The Veteran Suicide Crisis: How Our Courts Fail Those Who Served
July 9, 2025
FAFO Press
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Judge Carlucci once publicly declared, “The worst evil is censorship, which is the greatest threat to truth.” As a former President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 28,000 members, his words carried weight. His distinguished career includes six years on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s IOLTA Board, including a term as Chair. His praise for the historic Lycoming Law Association reinforces his public image as a champion of open dialogue, while his lifelong commitment to the Boy Scouts and an award recognizing his “selfless service” paint him as a man of integrity.
But behind closed doors, a starkly different image emerges. Allegations reveal his dismissive treatment of a combat veterans’ documented, service-connected mental health diagnosis; an issue that resonates in the face of America’s rising veteran suicides. Instead of respecting the veteran’s rights, he ordered a mental health evaluation and jailed him, ignoring the struggles faced by countless service members. Witnesses report Carlucci has lost composure in court, acting more as a prosecutor than a judge, threatening imprisonment to silence those without legal representation. This isn’t just about law; it’s a moral failing. His refusal to recognize a veteran’s mental health issues is un-American; a betrayal of those who sacrificed the most. Sadly, it appears his primary concern is protecting political allies rather than administering fair, truthful justice.
Carlucci has avoided scrutiny from Pennsylvania’s Judicial Conduct Review Board, thanks to his close ties within the system. His relationships seem to shield him from accountability, raising serious concerns about transparency and fairness in his Lycoming County courtroom.
Below is contact information for Judge Carlucci’s office for readers who wish to inquire about his treatment of our Nation’s warriors. The public must have a channel to voice concerns and demand accountability; vital steps to ensure veterans receive the dignity and justice they deserve, core principles of our American values.
On December 15, 2024, 37-year-old Alisha Seese entered Judge Carlucci’s courtroom seeking help and relief from ongoing abuse. Tragically, she later became a victim of a double homicide. This heartbreaking case raises a stark and troubling question: what was Carlucci’s demeanor during that hearing, and did his dismissive or unprofessional attitude contribute in some way to the violence that unfolded here in Williamsport?
In his op-ed published in the Williamsport Sun Gazette on May 4, 2024, titled “The High Cost of Not Having a Lawyer,” Carlucci ironically criticizes the public for underestimating legal counsel. This disconnect underscores how the historic Lycoming Law Association, restructured in 2004 to manage its growth with an appointed Executive Director, now serves over 200 lawyers. Contributes to a labyrinth of proprietary knowledge, increasingly inaccessible to everyday citizens.
Associations meant to serve the collective purpose can often resemble exclusive clubs, fiercely guarding interests at the expense of fairness. Imagine lawyers mingling with judges over wine and dinner, forging relationships that blur the line of impartiality. Such closeness breeds bias, contaminating justice and favoring insiders while leaving ordinary citizens, especially those without legal expertise or resources; shut out. As these associations deepen their ties, they turn justice into an invisible barrier designed so that ordinary people lose access, and they do it so effectively that, in some circles, the message is: learn Latin or lose.
