Friday, June 22, 2012

Penn State trial: Key players


As Jerry Sandusky goes on trial for charges of sexually abusing 10 alleged victims, the number of key players in the Penn State scandal grows. Here's a breakdown.

Role: Former Penn State assistant football coach and founder of The Second Mile charity for children, accused of molesting boys over a 15-year period.

Background: Arrested in November after a long investigation by a statewide grand jury. He had been a very successful defensive coach for the Nittany Lions for 30 years, and prosecutors say he used his fame in the community to attract victims.

Charges: Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault of a young child, unlawful contact with minors, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children.

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