Judge demands improved shower access for Luzerne County inmate

A judge has raised concerns about 17-year-old James Alberto Jr.'s access to showers at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, which has faced frequent lockdowns. Alberto Jr. has not showered due to these restrictions. Alberto Jr. is charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses, including criminal conspiracy related to a drive-by shooting. He is housed in an adult prison because juvenile facilities are full. His attorney has requested bail, arguing he has been in jail for over a year without trial. The judge will consider this motion at the next hearing in April.