Paterno Family Issues Statement After Statue Removal
Crews removed the statue of Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium and the Paterno family issued a statement regarding the removal Sunday morning:
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Crews removed the statue of Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium and the Paterno family issued a statement regarding the removal Sunday morning:
Penn State officials elected to take down the Joe Paterno Statue outside of Beaver Stadium Sunday morning, but another bombshell could come on Monday.
Moments after breaking the news of the NCAA's potentially "unprecedented" penalties against Penn State, CBS News investigative reporter Armen Keteyian joined Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Troy Clardy.
The president of Penn State University says he has ordered the removal of the statue of Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno.
The debate over whether to take down a statue of Joe Paterno took another twist on Friday.
Both NCAA president Mark Emmert and Penn State president Rodney Erickson have spoken out regarding potential punishments to be levied against PSU and its football program.
A judge has set a date to hear oral arguments on pretrial motions In the case of two former Penn State officials facing charges in connection to the child sex abuse scandal.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- An artist has removed a halo from a mural of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno amid the school's child sex-abuse scandal.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Veteran Penn State football coach Joe Paterno began talks that resulted in a sweetened retirement contract in the same month that he testified before a grand jury in the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse case, and all members of the board of trustees weren't informed of the new package before the scandal engulfed the university, according to a published report.
Franco Harris, a staunch supporter of Joe Paterno, expresses his thoughts towards the report giving his former coach and mentor so much attention. He says the focus has been on Joe Paterno and he doesn't understand why.
One day after the release of the more than 200 page Freeh report, the Penn State community is still trying to digest its findings.
enn State students were anxious to share their opinions on the latest chapter of the scandal that has rocked their campus. "It's really sad – bad for the university, terrible for the Paterno family," Ty Smith, a student, said.
Members of Penn State's Board of Trustees say although they were not immediately notified of the allegations against Sandusky, the board is still accountable for what happened.
People across the country are reacting following Thursday morning's release of the Freeh Report, an independent investigation into how Penn State officials handled the child sexual abuse case involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh is out today with a report on how Penn State officials handled the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case. In the lengthy report, Freeh singled out the men at the top of the university, saying they covered up the alleged actions with a "callous and shocking" disregard for the child victims.
Attorney General Linda Kelly's statement regarding the Freeh Report on Penn State.
Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno and other senior officials "concealed critical facts" about Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted on child sexual abuse charges last month, because they were worried about bad publicity, according to an internal investigation into the scandal.
The highly-anticipated report from former FBI Director Louis Freeh has been released. The report is an independent investigation into Penn State's handling of child sexual abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
The report on the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal from former FBI Director Louis Freeh will be released Thursday morning.
The internal investigation into Penn State's handling of reports that Jerry Sandusky was molesting children will be released Thursday morning. Former FBI director Louis Freeh has been looking into whether Joe Paterno and other school officials helped cover up accusations against Sandusky.
CNN reports that an independent investigation probing how the university handled the Sandusky allegations is looking deeper into the scope of Paterno's power, specifically a series of emails by the former head of student affairs Vicky Triponey who said Paterno thwarted her attempts to discipline football players.
An email reported by CNN may inflict serious damage on Joe Paterno's legacy, indicating that contrary to the late coach's grand jury testimony, he moved to protect Jerry Sandusky rather than report him.
Joe Paterno's family is calling on investigators to release all e-mails and documents related to the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Through attorney Wick Sollers, the family says leaking of selected e-mails intended to "smear" Penn State officials, including Paterno.
STATE COLLEGE (AP) -- Emails show Penn State's former president Graham Spanier agreed not to take allegations of sex abuse against ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to authorities but worried university officials would be "vulnerable" for failing to report it, a news organization has reported.
Just days after the verdict, a juror from the Jerry Sandusky trial is speaking out about the trial and Gov. Tom Corbett is also talking about the case.
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The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
A homeowner and her children locked themselves inside a bathroom while a suspected burglar was inside their Pennsylvania home.
An Allegheny County woman is facing theft charges after police said she stole more than $4,000 from a scholarship fund created to honor a fallen McKeesport police officer.
A homeowner and her children locked themselves inside a bathroom while a suspected burglar was inside their Pennsylvania home.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Isolated storms are possible on Thursday, but warmer weather and sunshine are on the horizon in Pittsburgh.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
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The store is expected to open sometime next year.
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The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
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Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
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A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
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The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
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The store is expected to open sometime next year.
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