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Former Penn State Coach Wrote ‘Creepy’ Love Letters to Victim

According to sources close to the case, Jerry Sandusky allegedly wrote one of his victims inappropriate love letters, the contents of which will be read in testimony once the high-profile [...]

Identities of Sandusky’s Accusers to be Revealed in Child Sex Abuse Trial

June 4, 2012 – In an unexpected ruling, a judge has required that Jerry Sandusky’s alleged victims will have to testify against him in the upcoming trial using their real [...]

Sandusky Accusers Seek Anonymity in Penn State Sex Abuse Trial

May 30, 2012 – Four of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers have made formal requests for anonymity during the upcoming child sex abuse trial, which is currently scheduled to begin June 5. [...]

In Wake of Child Sex Abuse Scandal, Sandusky Charity Closes Doors

The Second Mile, a charitable organization founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, is attempting to transfer its programs and millions in assets to another youth organization. [...]

Roman Catholic Abuse Documents Released to Public

May 25, 2012 – This week, thousands of documents concerning nine Roman Catholic priests who settled a landmark clergy abuse lawsuit in 2006 were made public. The newly-released files provide [...]

Sandusky Denied Delay in Child Sex Abuse Trial

May 21, 2012 – Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has been denied an extension to the start of his child sex abuse trial, which is currently scheduled [...]

Sandusky Lawyer Requests Dismissal in Child Sex Abuse Case

For the second time, Jerry Sandusky’s defense attorney has asked a judge to throw out charges of child sexual abuse filed against his notorious client. The defense contends that a [...]

Sandusky Defense Granted ‘Second Mile’ Documents

May 10, 2012 – Judge John Cleland has granted Jerry Sandusky’s legal team some of the documents they requested through subpoenas, but stopped short of requiring the prosecution to disclose [...]

Sandusky Lawyer Requests Delay in Penn State Sex Abuse Trial

May 9, 2012 – Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer has requested a postponement in his client’s child sex abuse trial, stating that he needs more time to prepare, and that without a [...]

Catholic Sexual Abuse Claims Increased by Double Digits in 2011

April 12, 2012 – The number of reports of sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests skyrocketed by more than 15% last year, according to a recent audit released by the [...]