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Just business
Conahan made it so juveniles will no longer be sent to the old facility. -
kickbacks
Over the next four years Powell and Mericle would pay Conahan and Ciavarella $2.8 million -
New detention center
The county begins to send juveniles to Powell's for-profit center. -
Questions
A call from an alarmed parent caused the Juvenile Law Center to want to investigate irregularities in PA Luzerne county Juvenile court. -
Investigation
The Juvenile Law Center asks the supreme court to investigate the large number of kids appearing in front of Judge Ciavarella without council. -
Ciavarella
Ciavarella removes himself from court duties and admits he failed to inform juveniles to there right of counsel. -
Plea
Ciavarella and Conahan will plead guilty to accepting $2.8 million in kickbacks. -
I changed my mind
Conahan and Ciavarella withdraw their plea agreement. -
sentenced
Powell testifies against Ciavarella who is sentenced to 28 years in jail. -
Convicted
Ciavarella convicted of 12 out of 39 charges against him.