Biden commutes sentence of disgraced ‘Kids for Cash’ judge Michael Conahan
Biden on Thursday commuted the sentence of a former judge convicted for his role in the shocking bribery scheme known as “Kids for Cash.”
A former Pa. judge involved in the ‘Kids for Cash’ scandal is granted clemency by President Joe Biden
Former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan had been sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison for sending children to jail while receiving millions of dollars in kickbacks.
Biden granted clemency to the ‘kids-for-cash’ judge. The White House didn’t consider the case specifics.
Some victims of the “kids-for-cash” scandal have publicly criticized Biden in the wake of Conahan’s commutation. Amanda Lorah, who was one of the juveniles wrongly imprisoned in the scheme, told a local television station that the move amounted to “a big slap in the face for us once again.”
Fury after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and city coffer embezzler
Fury after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and city coffer embezzler - One clemency recipient got paid to send kids to prison, the other stole a staggering amount of money from her comm
'Biden got it absolutely wrong': Pa. officials condemn clemency for 'kids for cash' judge
Michael Conahan was sentenced to 17½ years in the judicial scandal, which the FBI described as the “worst in Pennsylvania’s history.”
Kids-for-Cash Scandal: Why Biden is underfire for pardoning Judge Michael Conahan
This decision has raised broader concerns about the messaging of clemency. While the administration aims to address systemic issues, critics warn that
Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Bide-
Michael Conahan, the disgraced former Luzerne County judge convicted in the "Kids for Cash" scandal, had his sentence commuted by President Joe Biden, the White House announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Conahan,
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Biden gave ‘kids for cash’ judge clemency. That’s how broken this process is.
It’s also yet another reminder of how broken the presidential pardon process is.
Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler
Victims of major public corruption cases in Pennsylvania and Illinois are angry that President Joe Biden granted clemency this week to the two convicted officials.
Biden stirs outrage in Scranton by commuting 'kids for cash' judge's sentence
President Biden has stirred controversy after he commuted the sentence of a corrupt judge who was jailed for more than 17 years after he was caught taking kickbacks for sending juveniles to for-profit detention facilities.
Fox News Rips Biden for Commuting ‘Kids for Cash’ Judge Michael T. Conahan
Fox News weekend hosts blasted President Joe Biden’s decision to commute the sentence of a former judge involved in the “Kids for Cash” scheme. Fox News Rips Biden for Commuting ‘Kids for Cash’ Sentence Michael T.
Biden faces scrutiny over clemency granted to individuals convicted in major corruption cases
President Joe Biden is facing backlash over granting clemency to individuals convicted in major public corruption cases.
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Shapiro on Conahan: ‘President Biden got it absolutely wrong’
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was in Scranton Friday and spoke out against Biden’s decision to commute the sentence of ...