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Kids For Cash is a riveting look behind the notorious judicial scandal that rocked the nation. Beyond the millions paid and high stakes corruption, Kids For Cash exposes a shocking American secret. In the wake of the shootings at Columbine, a small town celebrates a charismatic judge who is hell-bent on keeping kids in line...until one parent dares to question the motives behind his brand of justice. This real life thriller reveals the untold stories of the masterminds at the center of the scandal and the chilling aftermath of lives destroyed in the process - a stunning emotional roller coaster.
Original Release
11/17/2013
US Release
11/17/2013
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charlie Balasavage | Self |
| Joanne Balasavage | Self - Charlie Balasavage's Mother |
| Justin Bodnar | Self |
| Lisa Griffiths | Self - Justin Bodnar's Mother |
| Sandy Fonzo | Self - Edward Kenzakoski's Mother |
| Amanda Lorah | Self |
| Terry Lorah | Self - Amanda Lorah's Father |
| Terrie Morgan-Besecker | Self - Journalist, The Times Leader |
| Hillary Transue | Self |
| Laurene Transue | Self - Hillary Transue's Mother |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charlie Balasavage | Self |
| Joanne Balasavage | Self - Charlie Balasavage's Mother |
| Justin Bodnar | Self |
| Lisa Griffiths | Self - Justin Bodnar's Mother |
| Sandy Fonzo | Self - Edward Kenzakoski's Mother |
| Amanda Lorah | Self |
| Terry Lorah | Self - Amanda Lorah's Father |
| Terrie Morgan-Besecker | Self - Journalist, The Times Leader |
| Hillary Transue | Self |
| Laurene Transue | Self - Hillary Transue's Mother |
| Marsha Levick | Self - Deputy Director and Chief Counsel of Juvenile Law Center |
| Robert G. Schwartz | Self - Executive Director, Juvenile Law Center |
| Mark Arthur Ciavarella | Self - Convicted Former Judge |
| Michael Conahan | Self - Convicted Former Judge |
| Steve Corbett | Self - Radio Host, WILK-FM |
| Basil G. Russin | Self - Chief Public Defender, Luzerne County |
| Jeffrey T. Namey | Self - Superintendent, Wilkes-Barre Area School District |
| Jim Avila | Self - Television Journalist, ABC News |
| Candice Kelly | Self - Eyewitness News |
| Drew Speier | Self - Eyewitness News |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Weekley | Executive Producer |
| Robert May | Producer |
| Joseph Craig | Producer |
| Lauren Timmons | Producer |
| Poppy Das | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Kids For Cash: Amanda's Story
Kids For Cash: Hillary's Story
Kids For Cash: Judge Ciavarella
Kids For Cash: Scandal Breaks
