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Juvenile court scandal highlighted at Eastern State Penitentiary

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“The Searchlight Series: Conversations About Crime, Justice, and the American Prison System” at the Eastern State Penitentiary hosts free, public discussions from 6-7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. The Searchlight Series will host William Ecenbarger and Marsha Levick on Tuesday, April 1. William Ecenbarger, former reporter for “The Philadelphia Inquirer,” will discuss his book, “Kids for Cash.” Published in 2012, “Kids for Cash” highlights a juvenile court scandal in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Marsha Levick, Deputy Director and Chief Counsel from the Juvenile Law Center, led legal efforts for those affected by the scandal. Check the Eastern State Penitentiary’s website for more information about other discussions in The Searchlight Series.