News of President Judge Mark Ciavarella's resignation comes hours before federal prosecutors hold a news conference to discuss the results of an investigation of alleged public corruption at the Luzerne County Courthouse.
Agents with the FBI and IRS will join Acting U.S. Attorney Martin Carlson at the news conference in Scranton.
The investigation has been public knowledge for several months as federal agents have served search warrants and subpoenas on several courthouse offices.
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Agents with the FBI and IRS will join Acting U.S. Attorney Martin Carlson at the news conference in Scranton.
The investigation has been public knowledge for several months as federal agents have served search warrants and subpoenas on several courthouse offices.
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Ah, this is a wonderful thing to witness.
Accountability is finally coming to fruition.
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