SCRANTON, Pa. — A former chief county judge who took part in a massive kickback scheme involving for-profit juvenile detention centers was sentenced Friday to 17 1/2 years in prison.
Appearing in a federal courtroom in Scranton, former Luzerne County President Judge Michael Conahan, 59, apologized to the incarcerated youths, the legal community and the public.
"The system is not corrupt," he said. "I was corrupt."
To the children sent to a pair of facilities from which he received kickbacks, Conahan offered a direct apology.
So proud to be a former Scrantonian. Not really.
ReplyDeleteSo proud to be a former Scrantonian. Not really.
ReplyDeleteSeptember 25, 2011 3:38 PM
I wouldn't even admit I'm from pa. if I were you.