Free Republic

HARRISBURG – U.S. Attorney Martin C. Carlson has resigned his post amid the ongoing Luzerne County corruption probe to assume a position as a U.S. magistrate judge in Harrisburg, a federal judge confirmed Monday. Carlson has served as U.S. attorney since 2007. His departure comes as federal investigators continue to expand their probe, which began with the county judiciary, into local school districts, county government and several other public entities. In an e-mail, Carlson expressed confidence Dennis Pfannenschmidt, who was appointed interim U.S. attorney, will continue to pursue the investigation with the same vigor. “The commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s...