The Honorable Thomas F. Burke Jr., retired, was recently honored by the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association with the President’s Award. The award is presented annually to a bench or bar ...

The Honorable Thomas F. Burke Jr. (Ret.) was recently honored by the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association with the President’s Award.

"I just don't see where he disturbed the peace," the judge said. "It was an open public meeting. He had a right to speak." ...