Penn State's disgraced former president is trying to convince the public he had no idea that Jerry Sandusky was a child molester — and that he most certainly did not protect one.
A lawyer for ousted Penn State President Graham Spanier attacked the university-sanctioned report on the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal Wednesday, calling it a "blundering and indefensible indictment" of the long-time school leader.
A lawyer for ousted Penn State President Graham Spanier on Wednesday attacked the university-sanctioned report on the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal, calling it a "blundering and indefensible indictment" of his client.
The author of a new biography of Joe Paterno says the late Penn State coach and his family never tried to limit his access to them after the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke.
Joe Paterno had to be prodded by his family to read the grand jury report regarding Jerry Sandusky and did not understand some of its graphic terminology, according to a new book.
More than a month after an explosive investigative report accused ousted Penn State President Graham Spanier of burying child-sex-abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky, Mr. Spanier so far has avoided criminal charges — unlike two of his former subordinates.
More than a month after an explosive investigative report accused ousted Penn State President Graham Spanier of burying child-sex-abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky, Mr. Spanier so far has avoided criminal charges — unlike two of his former subordinates.
Penn State has been put on notice by an accrediting organization that says the university's status is "in jeopardy" based on recent developments in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother.
