News Reports from First Day of Ciavarella Trial

Here are links to articles in today's Times Leader out of Wilkes-Barre by reporter Terrie Morgan-Besecker and Mark Guydish.

It appears that the case against former Luzerne County Judge Mark Ciavarella comes down to whether the jury believes the cash payments Ciavarella received amounted to "kickbacks" as alleged by the prosecution or a "finder's fee" as alleged by the defense.

Here are the links:

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Case_foundations_laid_out_02-09-2011.html


http://www.timesleader.com/news/Ex-commissioner_testifies_02-09-2011.html


The testimony continues today. I also thank Matt Keris, Esquire of the Moosic, PA office of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin for the tip that a reporter for the Citizen’s Voice is providing constant updates via Twitter at http://twitter.com/cvmikesisak if you would like to follow, or get periodic updates during the day.