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File photo of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, right. (credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Sandusky Lawyer Outlines Basis For Defense Appeals

A new filing by Jerry Sandusky’s appellate lawyer lists seven grounds for his appeal of a 45-count conviction for child sexual abuse.

92.3 The Fan–2013/03/11

File photo of Sue Paterno, middle, consoling two of her grandchildren at the public memorial for her late husband, Joe Paterno. (credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Paterno Family ‘Encouraged’ By Corbett’s NCAA Suit

Joe Paterno’s family says it’s encouraged by word that Gov. Tom Corbett is filing a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over its sanctions against Penn State.

2013/01/02

A file photo of former Penn State president Graham Spanier / (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Ex-Penn St. President Charged In Sandusky Case

Former Penn State President Graham B. Spanier was charged Thursday with hushing up child molestation allegations against Jerry Sandusky, making him the third school official to be accused of crimes in the alleged cover-up.

92.3 The Fan–2012/11/01

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after being sentenced in his child sex abuse case on Oct. 9, 2012 in Bellefonte, Pa. (credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Sandusky Victim: ‘I Am Troubled With Flashbacks Of His Naked Body’

Jerry Sandusky was sentenced Tuesday to at least 30 years in prison — effectively a life sentence — in the child sexual abuse scandal that brought shame to Penn State and led to coach Joe Paterno’s downfall.

2012/10/09

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in handcuffs after a jury found him guilty in his sex abuse trial on June 22, 2012 in Bellefonte, Pa. (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Lawyer: Sandusky Will Assert Innocence Before Sentencing

Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer said Monday “it’s as certain as certain can be” that the former Penn State assistant football coach will address the judge and assert his innocence before he is sentenced on 45 counts of child sexual abuse.

2012/10/08

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, leaves court in handcuffs after being convicted in his child sex abuse trial at the Centre County Courthouse on June 22, 2012 in Bellefonte, Pa. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Sandusky Will Be Able To Watch Penn State Football Games While In Prison

Jerry Sandusky will walk into state prison with little more than a watch and wedding band. He’ll be able to work a 30-hour week to make a few dollars. He’ll be able to watch Penn State football but not violent movies.

2012/10/08

Former Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary / (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

McQueary Files Defamation Suit Against Penn State

A former Penn State graduate assistant who complained he saw former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky showering with a young boy on campus and testified at his sex abuse trial sued the university on Tuesday for what he calls defamation and misrepresentation.

92.3 The Fan–2012/10/02