Sandusky accuser seeks to stop charity from folding

Former Penn State football defensive coordinator Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky is seen leaving the office of Centre County Magisterial District Judge Leslie A. Dutchcot in State College, Pa., Nov. 5, 2011. / AP Photo/The Patriot-News

The attorney for one of the alleged sex abuse victims of Jerry Sandusky filed an emergency motion in a Pennsylvania court Wednesday seeking to prevent the former Penn State football coach's charity for at-risk children from "dissipating or transferring its assets."

CBS News producer Pat Milton reports attorney Ben Andreozzi is seeking an injunction on behalf of his client, whom he said in court papers was "repeatedly sexually assaulted" by Sandusky, as well as other alleged victims to ensure that the organization is being "financially responsible."

Andreozzi said he took the step after learning that the organization, which  Sandusky founded in 1977, was considering transferring its program and ceasing operations.

The New York Times reported last week that Second Mile "is preparing to fold as it tries to reconstruct what it knew, and did, about any suspicions or allegations against Sandusky over the years."

CEO David Woodle told the Times the charity is planning to transfer many of its programs to other non-profit organization.

Sandusky has been charged with 40 counts of sexually abusing young boys, and a grand jury report alleges that he met eight of his victims through the charity. More alleged victims have come forward since the grand jury findings were released and several victims are planning civil lawsuits against Second Mile and Penn State.

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Sandusky's lawyer told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the former defensive coordinator faces two new claims of child sexual abuse, but that both are unfounded.

Joseph Amendola said one claim stemmed from a Sandusky family dispute, and he characterized the other as an example of people trying to mimic other allegations and "jump on the bandwagon."

"That doesn't surprise me because we believe there would be a number of copycat allegations, people who really maybe not even had direct contact with Jerry but ... try to jump on the bandwagon," Amendola said.

He said the accusations, should they result in charges, would be vigorously contended.

The Patriot-News of Harrisburg has reported that the pair of new claims were brought within the last two months.

"We'll defend those if and when they become charges," Amendola said. "We'll defend those just like we're defending the other charges."

Regarding the two new cases of alleged sexual abuse under investigation, a source close to the Sandusky case confirms to CBS News that "at least one of the children is a family member."

The source also told CBS that "the alleged inappropriate contact(s) purportedly occurred before the AG filed charges" against Sandusky, "although the allegations were made after the AG filed charges."

The source said the allegations were made "by an estranged family member who is involved in a divorce and custody proceeding."

[Dgunner]

I t saddens me to think that the name can't just be changed and at risk children who would benefit from the good being done by good people will just halt and disappear.There is way too much politics and procedures to go through just to convict the acussed.The people who run the foundation are good people I can only aasume since none of them have been acussed.It is written "Woe be unto those who harm the little ones". What ever is done to sandusky here is a cake walk until he meets the Creator. The man maybe atheist or agnostic in which case he never had concious and to start with.I bet he is glad his parents are long gone.

[morris2196]

The lawyer was just making sure that there would be money for him when he sues the organization.

[morris2196]

The lawyer was just making sure that there would be money for him when he sues the organization.

[tmn]

Yea, the cockroaches are out alright - looking for every $$ they can find!

[abusedone]

You are absolutely right, tmn. Sound familiar? Like Michael Jackson's accusers or the Catholic priest ordeal? Whether or not these people were guilty remains to be seen. But when there is a substantial amount of money to be had, the roaches do come out of the woodwork.Sandusky already has ruined himself for life by stating that he showered with some of his victims. Admission of guilt right there. You will find that anyone who has or had ties with Sandusky will be completely shunned by society, even if they had nothing to do with the offenses. That is how our narrow-minded society operates.

[FleetNavalAviator]

Of course the vics want the organization's money, wouldn't you? Just keep the organization and its assets right in place where they are. Second mile and PSU are the deep pockets here and must not be allowed to dissipate assets.

Remember Second Mile knew about this clown and still continued to give him the opportunity to diddle little boys. It deserves to be cleaned out financially by the vics.

[abusedone]

No, I wouldn't. What I would want is to see that justice is served on the perpetrator. Shutting down this charity would only hurt those who need it. Just have extra-fine screening of the current employees and those who are affiliated with Second Mile. There is no need for the innocent to suffer here.

[speakthetrut]

Yup!!! As expected, the "victims" are after money!!! I thought they would go after the university, but I guess the charity don't have any good lawyers. Go divvy up the coach's property instead of killing the charity, you greedy dodos.

[kbbpll]

I guess you missed the part where the charity was founded by Sandusky. Great cover for a pedophile, and an endless supply. And since having your own "charity" is a great money-laundering tax haven, I suggest the Feds go over the books with a fine-toothed comb. The lights are on and the cockroaches are scurrying.