🚨 2 judges. 2,500 kids. $2.6M in kickbacks.
The Kids for Cash scandal wasn’t just a Luzerne County disgrace it was a national warning.

🕵️‍♂️ Dive into the trauma, outrage & unfinished justice:
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Kids for Cash Crooked Judge Given Clemency / Sentence Commuted!

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91 - This Isn't Even a Prison Rape Taunt, This Is Straight Up Holding Cell Rape Taunt (S10E20 Crush) Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so why not throw to an episode we did that ties in heavily to this week's episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver? Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the paywall. After that first payment, you won't be charged again until we're dropping new content (which we'll warn everyone is coming), so if you want more of this it can be had, along with access to the fully uncut episodes from 100 to present and Movie Club episodes. Faced with an episode with a helluva third act left turn, Adam and Josh reckon with a first-half A-plot borrowing heavily from the Terri-Rick saga in Degrassi before the second half shockingly grasps for a ripped-from-the-headlines story with a crooked juvenile court judge inspired by the nefarious goings-on in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. This leads to an exploration of both the Luzerne County Kids for Cash scandal and the grotesque systemic judicial overreach currently happening in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Don’t worry, Josh and Adam find plenty of non-infuriating things to talk about, including the bizarre connection between Melinda McGraw and Alex Kingston, delightfully impossible photoshopping, Icelandic reproduction clearance apps, Lehman Brothers tearing the US economy to shreds, the origins of sexting, what other franchise Stuckey really belonged in instead of SVU, and (of course) Meloni’s rock-hard buns. Come get some. Sources: Kids for Cash documentary - https://kidsforcashthemovie.com/ Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults in Charge. - https://www.propublica.org/article/black-children-were-jailed-for-a-crime-that-doesnt-exist Music: Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business" Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Diana R, Tony B, Barry W, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Kate K, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Roni C, and Nourhane B, and Erin M - y’all are the best! Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/munchmybenson Be sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests’ youth: Unkind Rewind at https://unkindrewind.com/ or on https://www.youtube.com/@UnkindRewind, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unkind-rewind/id1736422754, or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow us on: https://bsky.app/profile/munchmybenson.bsky.social, https://www.facebook.com/MunchMyBenson, https://www.instagram.com/munchmybenson/, https://www.threads.net/@munchmybenson, and https://www.reddit.com/r/MunchMyBenson/ (https://twitter.com/atschwitters/https://bsky.app/profile/atschwitters.bsky.social and Josh's https://bsky.app/profile/oldmanduggan.bsky.social/https://letterboxd.com/oldmanduggan//https://joshduggan.substack.com/) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9GPacYMdZY Check out Munch Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/munchmybenson Check out our guest appearances: Both of us on: FMWL Pod (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679521/9271395 & https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679521/10596164), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kTfwThoHift65Yv7GJItB?si=bTqjYsrmRCa-I8rRiiSAcg from Ratchet Book Club, https://www.spreaker.com/user/14744598/the-thin-man-munchie-boys-final talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (http://www.lawandorderpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/sick and http://www.lawandorderpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/plastic). Josh discussing Jackie Brown with the fine folks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LPC_6SDBqk, debating the https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/best-tv-detective/ on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com/e/s7e52-updated-law-order-svu-organized-crime-review-predictions-with-superfan-danielle-josh-duggan-munch-my-benson-podcast/ and https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com/e/psych-tv-series-review/https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com/e/tribute-to-the-cast-of-psych/https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com/e/psych-holiday-themed-episodes-tribute/https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com/e/favorite-moments-and-running-gags-on-psych/https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com/e/psych-movie-trilogy-review/ (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show. Visit Our Website: https://www.munchmybenson.com/ Email the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.com The Next New Episode Once We're Back from Adam's Paternity Leave Will Be: Season 16, Episode 14 "Intimidation Game"

📣 New Podcast! "91 - This Isn't Even a Prison Rape Taunt, This Is Straight Up Holding Cell Rape Taunt (S10E20 Crush)" on @Spreaker #childincarceration #corruption #ezramiller #kidsforcash #lawandordersvu #luzernecountypa #rutherfordcountytn #svu #swoosiekurtz

I only have one note for #lastweektonight and their well-researched piece about #juvenilejustice

Two #kidsforcash judges had their sentences commuted by former Pres. Biden. As we vocally and rightfully criticize the current administration and system, we can't ignore slip-ups of the past.

Never forget #kidsforcash judges

Kids for Cash defendants: Where are they now? Former Luzerne County Juvenile Court Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. was convicted in 2011 for accepting $2.1 million from the builder and developer of a privately owned juvenile detention center that…

All the more dismaying given that the #kidsforcash corruption wasn’t so long ago

www.citizensvoice.com/2024/12/13/k...

"Joe Rogan SHOCKED by Biden Pardoning Judge Who Did Unspeakable Things" #kidsforcash youtu.be/sLsX7_XdZYw?...

Again, they all look out for each other. #watch #kidsforcash

“Scumbag” Joe Biden Pardons Cash-For-Kids Judges Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LI

“Scumbag” Joe Biden Pardons Kids-For-Cash Judges #TheJimmyDoreShow #JimmyDore #JoeBiden #Biden #BidenPardon #MichaelConahan #KidsForCash

PA lawmakers demand Scranton revert 'Biden Expy' name, calling it a 'scar' following Kids-4-Cash pardon

PA lawmakers demand Scranton revert 'Biden Expy' name, calling it a 'scar' following Kids-4-Cash pardon

Several Pennsylvania officials, particularly in the Scranton area where President Joe Biden hails...

#bidenpardon #scranton #publiccorruption #politics #kidsforcash

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He FUCKING DID NOT GIVE A SHIT. #KidsForCash judge has sentenced commuted!!

Many YOUNG KIDS DIED and forever harmed ALL OF THEM!!!!
Two judges set up a shell company to syphon the STATE FUCKING MONEY by sending KIDS TO FOR PROFIT JUVENILE JAILS!!!!!!!

Any other revaltions uncovered among the trove of last Friday’s #BidenPardons? I see PA’s #KidsForCash judge, the dishonorable #MichaelConagan, has been given clemency. So has #JaclynHooker the so called #QueenBee head of a drug dealing operation funding TX based ❄️👺 group, #TheAryanCircle. Meanwhile

#WhatTheFuck Biden's decision to commute the 17-year prison sentence of Michael Conahan. Judge of the #KidsforCash scandal; about the abuse of juvenile detention by gross bribery.

#FollowTheMoney for Presidential Pardons; while Trump charged $2M per Pardon & wonder what Biden's price was?

President Biden commutes the sentence of Michael Conahan, the ex-judge in the "kids-for-cash" scandal. Critics, including victims, are outraged over this clemency decision. Thoughts? #Biden #Justice #KidsForCash

'Kids for Cash' Judge has sentence commuted by President Biden President Biden has scrapped the rest of the sentence for Michael Conahan, the former judge involved in the 'Kids for Cash scandal.'

Hey Joe, when we told you that the norms are already broken, and to wreck shop on your way out, this isn’t what we meant.

#whatareyoudoing
#byejoe #destroyinglegacy
#biden #pardon #kidsforcash

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What the actual fuck, Joe? Just what in the fuck?

#KidsForCash

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President #JoeBiden this week granted clemency to a former Luzerne County judge convicted in the infamous #kidsforcash scheme to send children to for-profit detention centers in exchange for kickbacks.

Biden showing he really doesn't care about #TheRuleofLaw

What disappointment as a president

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More of Biden’s legacy

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Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler | CNN Politics 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.

What radicalized you? #kidsforcash #wtf #pardon #biden #pos www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/p...

Agree with Gov. Josh Shapiro. What this judge did was evil. People incarcerated as teens by him and Ciavarella have died by suicide and overdose. #kidsforcash

Biden slammed for commuting sentence of notorious ‘Kids-for-Cash’ judge convicted of imprisoning juveniles for $2.1M kickbacks Ex-Judge Michael Conahan, the jurist at the center of the so-called “Kids-for-Cash” scandal, was among 1,499 commutations Biden granted in the largest presidential act of clemency on a single day.…

Biden ÉTRILLÉ pour avoir commué la peine d'un tristement célèbre juge de l'affaire «Kids for cash», reconnu coupable d'avoir emprisonné des mineurs en échange de 2,1 M$ de pots-de-vin nypost.com/2024/12/12/u... #USA #Biden #bidenpardons #KidsForCash #Corruption

President Biden commutes the sentence of "kids-for-cash" judge Michael Conahan, sparking outrage from victims and families. Justice or injustice? 🧑‍⚖️ #KidsForCash #BidenClemency #JusticeReform Link In Bio

President Biden commutes the sentence of "kids-for-cash" judge Michael Conahan, sparking outrage from victims and families. Justice or injustice? 🧑‍⚖️ #KidsForCash #BidenClemency #JusticeReform Link In Bio

Biden stirs outrage in Scranton by commuting 'kids for cash' judge's sentence

President Biden has sparked anger among Pennsylvanians after he commuted the sentence of a corrupt judge who was jailed for more than 17 years after h...

#BidenClemency #KidsForCash #JudicialCorruption #PennsylvaniaJustice #InjusticeForVictims

Biden slammed for commuting sentence of notorious ‘Kids-for-Cash’ judge convicted of imprisoning juveniles for $2.1M kickbacks Ex-Judge Michael Conahan, the jurist at the center of the so-called “Kids-for-Cash” scandal, was among 1,499 commutations Biden granted in the largest presidential act of clemency on a single day.…

#JoeBiden slammed for commuting sentence of notorious #KidsForCash #judge convicted of imprisoning #juveniles for $2.1M kickbacks
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