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2 Pa. judges ordered to pay more than $200 million in kids-for-cash scheme

Two Pennsylvania judges who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks have been ordered to pay more than $200 million to hundreds of children who fell victim to their crimes

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

Pennsylvania appeals court judge candidates talk temperament, not cases

ight candidates for four seats on Pennsylvania’s statewide appeals court endured an hour of lightning round questions during an online campaign forum on Monday.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Allegheny County judge sued for allegedly blocking virtual access to court proceedings

Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Anthony Mariani was sued in federal court Tuesday for allegedly barring volunteer court observers from virtually attending hearings in his courtroom.

By An-Li Herring/WESA

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Judge suspended without pay, faces trial on ethics charges

A white judge in Pittsburgh accused of violating standards for judges by referring to a Black juror as “Aunt Jemima” and making other demeaning comments has been suspended without pay.

By The Associated Press

Pa. judge accused of calling juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ suspended

Allegheny County Bar Association says it is also "demanding a complete investigation" by the state's Judicial Conduct Board.
By The Associated Press

Board issues letter to judge over his traffic stop behavior

The Judicial Conduct Board’s “letter of counsel” to Lancaster County Common Pleas Judge Dennis Reinaker was made public Monday.

By The Associated Press

House votes to amend constitution to pick judges by district

The House voted 102 to 95 on Wednesday for the proposal that would have lawmakers draw the district lines for Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth courts.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
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