Judge Claims Immunity in Suit Over Juvenile Sentences
A lawsuit filed on behalf of hundreds of kids sentenced to private detention centers should be dismissed, contends one of the judges named in the suit. Former Luzerne County Judge Mark Ciavarella argues that judicial immunity should protect him from the lawsuit despite the fact he pleaded guilty to taking kickbacks in exchange for sentences. The lawsuit claims Ciavarella and others violated the civil rights of the children through the corrupt rulings.


