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Insist on the Resignations of Al Flora and Jackie Musto Carroll. In Memory of Edward Kenzakoski, III
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Please also call or write The Office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, and National and other media, demanding the resignation of Al Flora and Jackie Musto Carroll, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Chief Public Defender and PRIVATE attorney for former convicted judge Mark A. Civarella, Jr. This is a PROFOUND conflict. Al Flora should not be conducting appeals for Ciavarella while in a government position given his lack of discretion in representing the "Kids for Cash" kickback judge who was sentenced to 28 years in prison by Federal Judge Edwin M. Kosik. Flora is also shirking his duties by neglecting juveniles who truly need representation and by doing "presentations" in public schools. INSIST ON THE RESIGNATION OF AL FLORA!

Did Al Flora receive proceeds of kickbacks through Ciavarella's "Kids for Cash" scandal? This is a clear conflict of interest!

Jackie Musto Carroll is engaging in favoritism in hiring Civarella's family members in Luzerne County government positions.

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

For additional information, contact:

Luzerne County Young Republicans

LuzerneCountyYRs@gmail.com

 

            Jackie Musto Carroll has once again ignored the residents of Luzerne County.  On September 29, 2011, the Luzerne County Young Republicans (“LCYRs”) sent Musto Carroll 9 questions regarding her contribution to the “Kids for Cash” scandal, as well as her record of nepotism and cronyism.  The LCYRs requested Musto Carroll answer our questions by October 14, 2011.  The day for reply has come and gone without any response from our District Attorney.

 

            In May of 2010, the Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice released its report on the “Kids for Cash” scandal.  In its report, the Commission concluded that Jackie Musto Carroll “stood by and abdicated” her responsibility.   The report further concluded that Musto Carroll “demonstrated no initiative, interest or concern in was occurring in juvenile court.”  Despite admitting to never setting foot in a juvenile courtroom during the scandal, Musto Carroll stubbornly continues to deny that she failed the County in any way. 

 

            For well over one year, Jackie Musto Carroll has refused to address questions regarding her contribution to the “Kids for Cash” scandal.  Despite an official report finding her to be negligent, she has consistently brushed aside the legitimate questions and concerns of her constituents.  As an elected official, she has failed in her obligation to answer for her actions and inactions while in office.

 

Jackie Musto Carroll has made time to host fundraisers and plan rallies for her re-election campaign, but she refuses to make time to answer the most important questions of this election. 

 

Our 9 questions have provided Jackie Musto Carroll with an opportunity to clear her name less than one month before the election.  Musto Carroll’s failure to seize on this opportunity to vindicate herself, provides even more support for our claim: that her actions and inactions contributed to the “Kids for Cash” scandal.

 

The LCYRs are disappointed in Jackie Musto Carroll’s continued disrespect for the residents of Luzerne County.  Despite her refusal to address our concerns, we will not let go of this issue.  We intend to continue with our demands and push her to answer our questions. 

 

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I just signed the following petition addressed to: Americans, The Judiciary, U.S. Congress and the Media.

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Insist on the Resignations of Al Flora and Carol Musto!

Please also call or write The Office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, and National and other media, demanding the resignation of Al Flora, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Chief Public Defender and PRIVATE attorney for former convicted judge Mark A. Civarella, Jr. This is a PROFOUND conflict. Al Flora should not be conducting appeals for Ciavarella while in a government position given his lack of discretion in representing the "Kids for Cash" kickback judge who was sentenced to 28-years in prison by Federal Judge Edwin M. Kosik. Flora is also shirking his duties by neglecting juveniles who truly need representation and by doing "presentations" in public schools. INSIST ON THE RESIGNATION OF AL FLORA!

Did Al Flora receive proceeds of kickbacks through Ciavarella's "Kids for Cash" scandal? This is a clear conflict of interest!

Regarding Jackie Musto Carroll: "As quickly as Jackie Musto Carroll was sworn into office as District Attorney, she engaged in the same nepotism and cronyism that has plagued and corrupted Luzerne County throughout the past decade. In January of 2008, Musto Carroll hired former Judge Mark Ciavarella’s daughter as an Assistant District Attorney. Then again, in early 2009, Musto Carroll hired another member of Ciavarella’s family, when she gave Ciavarella’s daughter-in-law to be a position in the District Attorney’s Office as a Trial Assistant.

Nepotism and Cronyism are the roots of corruption and have no place in government. The “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” mentality has been around in Luzerne County for decades and has increased the power of the members of the powerful inner-circle, while decreasing that of Luzerne County citizens. Such actions have undoubtedly contributed to the recent corruption in Luzerne County.

Musto Carroll’s utter disregard for even attempting to keep the appearance of integrity in the District Attorney’s Office is of great concern to the Young Republicans. The residents of Luzerne County need a fresh start, free from the connected political insiders who corrupted our government, wasted our tax dollars and embarrassed the residents of this County.

Jackie Musto Carroll’s hiring practices clearly show that she is part of the same inner-circle of powerful political families as disgraced judge Mark Ciavarella. It is now time to remove all the members of the Luzerne County’s powerful inner-circle from office. Jackie Musto Carroll is part of this group and her actions warrant her removal from office." This is from the young Republicans. Friends of Sandy Fonzo is a non-partisian group.
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