Philadelphia judge accused of trying to influence case with ties to rapper Meek Mill

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia judge is accused of attempting to influence a case with ties to rapper Meek Mill.

The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board filed formal charges against Common Pleas Court Judge Scott DiClaudio.

The complaint made public on Tuesday claims Judge DiClaudio tried to influence a colleague's decision about a case involving defendant Dwayne Jones, a known friend of Meek Mill.

DiClaudio is charged with committing "a host of ethical violations."

His attorneys say the judge did nothing wrong.
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