The Cast Of Characters In The Penn State Trial
A lost of the main players in the Penn State scandal.
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A lost of the main players in the Penn State scandal.
Defense attorneys in Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial suggested in their questioning Tuesday that investigators shared details among accusers, planting the seeds of the alleged victims' evolving accounts of abuse.
Jerry Sandusky opened his defense in his molestation trial Monday with character witnesses who defended his reputation, including a former Penn State coach who said he knew Sandusky brought boys into showers but never saw him do anything wrong.
A man testified Thursday that Jerry Sandusky called himself the "tickle monster" and embraced the then-11-year-old boy in a Penn State shower in 1998, an encounter that prompted an investigation but ultimately ended without any charges being filed.
Jerry Sandusky pinned down a foster child and performed oral sex on him, threatened to keep him from seeing his family if he reported what happened and then later told him he loved him, the accuser testified Wednesday.
In something of a surprise, Mike McQueary walked into the Centre County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon and took the stand in Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial.
A school district guidance counselor initially didn't believe the abuse claims brought by one of Jerry Sandusky's alleged victims because the former Penn State assistant football coach was considered to have "a heart of gold," the accuser told jurors Tuesday.
One of Jerry Sandusky's alleged victims said he was sexually abused as a young teenager on campus and then in hotel saunas, starting with showers that turned into oral sex.
Chris is left speechless at the latest attack on Mitt Romney. He discusses the ouster of Joe Banner from the Eagles and a black bear loose in New Jersey. He talks to Bob Ingle and Michael Symon about their new book on Chris Christie and to Matt Brouillette of the Commonwealth Foundation about about food stamp fraud and a union contract that could end privatization hope of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
A jury was selected Wednesday in the child molestation scandal that brought down Joe Paterno, and the makeup of the panel left no doubt this is Penn State country.
Attorneys in the trial of former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky have picked the first nine jurors to decide the outcome of the trial.
A new report warns students of the dangers of linking their school identification card to a debit card; an option that more and more colleges are offering. The report says some banks charge excessive fees.
The president of Penn State University says he believes the embattled school will emerge stronger after the Jerry Sandusky trial, scheduled to start with jury selection next week.
Four of the young men alleged to be child sexual abuse victims of Jerry Sandusky are asking the judge in his case to prevent their real names from being made public.
US Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.), whose district includes the Delaware County campus of Cabrini College, says he wants to close a number of loopholes in what's commonly called the "Clery Law."
Jerry Sandusky is again asking a judge to delay the June start date of his trial on child sex abuse charges.
With the state's revenue picture improving, the Senate is expected to approve a budget plan that would restore the governor's proposed cuts for state-owned universities and three state-related schools, Temple, Pitt and Penn State in exchange for a pledge from the heads of those schools to keep tuition hikes at or below the rate of inflation.
The Penn State football assistant whose report of Jerry Sandusky attacking a child in the showers led to Joe Paterno's firing says he's suing the school.
Chris talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, Attorney Gregory Gianforcaro about the latest details from the Jerry Sandusky trial, CBS 3's Beasley Reece on Peyton Manning and the New Orleans Saints suspensions and he also analyzes what could be the beginning of the end of Rick Santorum's Presidential campaign.
UConn is up to its normal tricks in the NCAA tournament.
Chris talks to John Featherman about his run for Congress and his new online ad. He discusses Chase Utley's latest injury setback, the most dangerous cities in the country, and the media's fascination with Rick Santorum's social platform.
Chris debates the President's role in rising gas prices and talks to Chris Butler on what impact domestic drilling would have. He also talks to CBS 3's Beasley Reece about DeSean Jackson's $51 Million contract extension with the Eagles.
Chris previews tonight's Republican Primaries in Mississippi and Alabama and what a victory would mean to Mitt Romney. He talks to Scott Rudich of Round Guy Breweries about dealing with the Liquor Control Board in Pennsylvania and to Julie Chen and Aisha Tyler of CBS Television's The Talk.
The Eagles are reported to be interested in Strath Haven and Penn State product Dan Connor.
The chancellor of West Chester, Cheyney and Pennsylvania's 12 other state-owned universities says cuts in state funding are threatening the system's mission of providing an affordable college education.
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
A copy of the Declaration of Independence sold for more than $3.6 million as part of a USA 250 Anniversary auction
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
Police say Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot inside a house in the 400 block of Ripka Street in Roxborough on Wednesday.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Eugene Horsch, whose Olney home was searched in June after his arrest in Old City, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, the famous Budweiser Clydesdales horses made their delivery rounds in Center City Philadelphia.
The family of Nolan Wells, a missing teenager found dead on an island off Mississippi, is looking for answers. Wells' parents joined CBS Mornings and said they believe Wells was left behind.
Our Krystle Rich caught up with a student-athlete from Delaware State University about stepping up to the plate.
With Philadelphia hosting the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, the league is paying it forward with beautification and community projects — Ray Strickland reports from Ashburn Field, newly renovated thanks to the MLB All-Star Legacy initiative.
Legislators in Harrisburg are continuing to work on key issues like regulating skill games, and the state House says voting will begin at noon on Sunday.