Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
Summary
A judge has agreed to hold a hearing about a man who wants to take back his sexual abuse accusations against Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach. Sandusky is serving a long prison sentence after being convicted in 2012 of abusing multiple boys.Key Facts
- Jerry Sandusky was convicted in 2012 of 45 counts of sexual abuse involving several boys.
- Sandusky is currently serving a long prison sentence.
- A man named R.R. says he wants to recant, or withdraw, his abuse claims against Sandusky.
- R.R. said he was coached by authorities to confirm details he didn’t clearly remember.
- A court hearing about this recantation request is set for September 8 in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- State prosecutors argue that Sandusky’s request is late and should not be accepted.
- Sandusky worked under famous coach Joe Paterno, who was fired after the scandal.
- Penn State paid over $100 million in settlements to people abused by Sandusky.
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