Jerry Sandusky Sentenced: Prosecutor says former Penn State football coach ran "a victim factory"

By: Julia Dahl
Topics: Daily Blotter

Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, left, arrives for sentencing on child sex abuse charges at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.

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(CBS/AP) BELLEFONTE, Pa. - Before a judge sentenced Jerry Sandusky to 30 to 60 years in prison for sexually abusing boys, prosecutor Joseph McGettigan told the court that the former assistant coach created "a victim factory."

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On the eve of his sentencing, Sandusky, 68, released a statement proclaiming his innocence and vowing to continue to fight the charges against him.

CBS News's Paula Reid reports that McGettigan chastised Sandusky for the statement, saying, "his statement is an insults to the true victims. It is an insult to the court and the jury."

He went on to say that Sandusky's prestigious position within the Penn State community was "a cloak" for his "real life for rampant degradation of children." He accused Sandusky of running a "victim factory," saying "He inserted himself into the lives of children. It was cruel beyond imagining."

The man known as "Victim 6" wept as he spoke at the hearing, telling Sandusky, "That night you told me you were the tickle monster so you could touch my 11-year old body and get me to think that what you were doing was ok. I have been left with deep painful wounds."

The man known as "Victim 4," also spoke, saying "I don't forgive you. I grew up in a bad situation and you made it worse. My only regret is that I did not come forward and tell others what happened. '"I hope others that were abused after me will forgive me for not coming forward sooner."

Another man, known as "Victim 5," stated that to to this day, he is "troubled with flashbacks of [Sandusky's] naked body."

At Tuesday's sentencing hearing, Sandusky was designated a "sexually violent" predator. He spoke for about 15 minutes, his voice cracking at times, before Judge John Cleland pronounced sentence, claiming he is the victim of a conspiracy involving Penn State, the media, investigators and civil attorneys.

Complete coverage of the Jerry Sandusky trial on CBSNews.com

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by VA_Jill October 9, 2012 5:36 PM EDT: Thirty years amounts to a life sentence. He'll be 98 when he gets out...if he doesn't go out feet first a lot sooner.; Reply to this comment


by Sharkie999 October 9, 2012 4:44 PM EDT: txsunshyne: The jurors found him guilty of most charges. It's the JUDGE who determines the sentence and he in affect, gave him a life sentence because he would be 98 before he could even come up for parole, which never happens on the first round for sex offenders.; Reply to this comment


by txsunshyne October 9, 2012 2:08 PM EDT: This sentence in an INJUSTICE to all the victims and their familes. He should have been given 30 yrs for each victim. I really hope the jurors sleep well at night knowing they let so many innocent victims down, in fact they should be ASHAMED of themselves!; Reply to this comment