In 2009, Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan were charged with corruption for their role in the kids-for-cash scandal. While serving as judges in Pennsylvania, the two shut down a county-run juvenile detention center and sent thousands of children to for-profit jails instead. Many of the children — some reportedly as young as eight — were sent to the facilities for minor crimes like theft and jaywalking. And the two judges received $2.8 million in illegal payments from the builder and co-owner of the for-profit centers. Now, they're having to pay up for their scheme. |
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After years of distress and trauma, thousands of victims do not expect to see even a fraction of the damages awarded. But the order shows that even our justice system can be held accountable. |
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— What the mayor of Venice is offering to anyone with info on two guys surfing in the canal. Where there's a will, there's a wave. |
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Where people are concerned… |
Florida. This week, a Florida court upheld a decision stopping a 16-year-old from getting an abortion. Kids there need permission from a parent or guardian to get an abortion...and can only do so before 15 weeks. In this case, the teen (who's part of the state's child welfare system) filed with the court to get an abortion when she was 10 weeks pregnant. Her guardian consented to the procedure. But the judge denied the request, saying the teen isn't "mature" enough to decide on abortion. |
What's hitting the reset button... |
The CDC. Yesterday, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced an overhaul of the nation's top public health agency. The CDC has drawn widespread criticism over its slow and often confusing COVID-19 response (see this and this). A review found that the CDC took too long to publish data and make decisions. And that it needs to work on transparency...especially as the agency is getting criticized for its handling of monkeypox. |
What's saying 'you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here'... |
Airbnb. Earlier this week, the global vacation rental company said it's rolling out "anti-party" tech to prevent guests from throwing "unauthorized parties." Now, to appease hosts, neighbors, and boring people everywhere, the company's tech will identify what it calls "high-risk reservations" or "bad actors." |
Who had his day in court... |
A$AP Rocky. Yesterday, the rapper — whose legal name is Rakim Mayers — pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a firearm charges. |
Who's laying down the law… |
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September is creeping up, which means back-to-school season is justtt around the corner. Whether you're nostalgic for supplies shopping or you're heading back to class, check out our recs: |
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