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Three Luzerne County officials have shared their thoughts on charges that are said to be filed today against Luzerne County President Judge Mark Ciavarella and Senior Michael Conahan.

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Luzerne County Minority Commissioner Stephen A. Urban said if what's being reported is true, he hopes the new president judge would review the court's lawsuit budget-related lawsuit against the county and meet with county attorneys to negotiate a resolution.

Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak said there have been a lot of rumors and hopefully this can provide the answers everybody has been waiting for.

Luzerne County Commissioner Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla said it’s a “very sad day in Luzerne County.” Petrilla said she looks forward to learning the specifics.

“This has just been hanging over the courthouse for a long time," Petrilla said.