President Joe Biden faces intense backlash after commuting the sentence of disgraced former judge Mark Ciavarella Jr., notorious for the “Kids-for-Cash” scandal. Ciavarella was convicted of accepting $2.1 million in kickbacks for sending juveniles to private detention centers on minor charges.
Critics, including child advocacy groups and legal experts, condemned the decision, calling it a betrayal of justice and an affront to the victims. “This judge destroyed lives for profit,” said one advocate. “He should serve every day of his sentence.”
Ciavarella was serving a 28-year prison term, a stark symbol of corruption in the juvenile justice system. Biden’s commutation has reignited debate over criminal justice reforms and clemency policies, with many questioning the message it sends to future offenders.
The White House has yet to issue a detailed statement addressing the growing outrage.
Source: New York Post
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