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The video consists of three parts and reviews a documentary Kids for Cash directed by Robert May. It describes a loud scandal in the Juvenile justice system; two Pennsylvanian judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan cooperated with representatives of private institutions for underage criminals. They got around 2.5 million dollars for sending thousands of children to specific prisons. The video focuses on interviews with several victims of the criminal conspiracy.
Hillary Transue went to prison in 15 for the mocking Facebook page on one of her teachers. Charlie Balasavage was arrested in 14 for the misunderstanding with a scooter. Ed Kenzakovski got first penal in 17 for the participation in a party, and Amanda Lorah
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