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Corrupt district judge’s arrest highlights need for all-inclusive justice reform

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TIRANA, Jan. 9 – Albanian investigative TV show Stop published a video on Tuesday showing Fier judge Roland Hysi receiving monetary bribes and asking for sexual favors from a divorced woman in exchange of granting her daughter’s custody, proving the country’s judiciary reform has a long way to go before getting completely rid of the corruption that causes deep injustice. On Wednesday, a day after the show aired and the hidden camera video went viral, state police announced it had arrested both Hysi and psychologist Elona Mecani, who played the role of mediator between the judge and the mother seeking…

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