Sandusky Being Held In Jail, Still Faces Formal Sentencing
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was led away in handcuffs late Friday night after jurors convicted him on 45 of 48 child sex abuse counts.
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Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was led away in handcuffs late Friday night after jurors convicted him on 45 of 48 child sex abuse counts.
Penn State University wants to "privately, expeditiously and fairly" compensate and address the concerns of victims abused by Jerry Sandusky, and it plans to reach out to their lawyers soon with more information, the school said in a statement Friday.
A Centre County jury delivered a guilty verdict on 45 of 48 counts against Jerry Sandusky in a child sex abuse trial Friday night.
The jury has found Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts. His bond has been revoked and he was led away in handcuffs from the courthouse. In the case of unknown Victim 2, the victim identified by Mike McQueary, Sandusky was found not guilty of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, but guilty of indecent assault, unlawful contact with minors and endangering the welfare of a child with regard to victim.
Jerry Sandusky's fate is now in the hands of a Centre County jury. The former Penn State assistant football coach is charged with 48 counts of child sex abuse.
After about seven hours of deliberation, the jury in the child sexual abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky has retired for the night.
The defense has rested in the child sex abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky.
Defense testimony resumed Tuesday morning in the child sex abuse trial for Jerry Sandusky. On Tuesday, the defense focused on the alleged victims and their attorneys. They were trying to paint a picture that investigators egged the alleged victims on to say things they hadn't previously said.
The prosecution rested its case in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial Monday morning after calling one final witness.
The prosecution is expected to rest its case Monday when the Jerry Sandusky trial resumes. Then, the defense will present its case.
The first full week of the child sex abuse trial for Jerry Sandusky has concluded, but new details about the defendant arose over the weekend.
The last of the alleged victims testified in the child sexual abuse case of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky in Centre County.
The third day of testimony is underway in the child sexual abuse case of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Emotions ran high during the second day of testimony in the child sex abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky on Tuesday. Former Penn State graduate assistant Mike McQueary took the stand Tuesday afternoon. McQueary testified about seeing Sandusky and unidentified alleged Victim No. 2 in the showers of the Lasch building.
The second day of testimony got underway Tuesday morning in the child sex abuse case of Jerry Sandusky.
The trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky got underway Monday. The first alleged victim took the stand Monday afternoon.
The child sex abuse trial for former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky began Monday morning.
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A total of 14 jurors have been selected for the child sex abuse trial for Jerry Sandusky.
The jury selection process began Tuesday morning in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial.
KDKA-TV's Harold Hayes joins Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan with the latest from the Jerry Sandusky trial.
The final pre-trial hearing was held in the Jerry Sandusky case less than a week before he heads to trial on 52 counts of child sexual abuse. A secret meeting on Tuesday between Sandusky, the prosecution and the defense lasted longer than today's public meeting.
KDKA AM's Larry Richert talks to Bill Moushey and Bob Dvorchak about their new book, "Game Over: Jerry Sandusky, Penn State, and the Culture of Silence."
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The Pittsburgh Steelers turned down the noise surrounding coach Mike Tomlin's job status with a 27-22 win in Baltimore.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
When the Professional Bull Riders return to Pittsburgh on Valentine's Day, eight couples will be married by the Steelers' legend.
The scattered snow showers continue on Thursday, with more expected this weekend.
Here is a list of school closings and delays for the Pittsburgh area for Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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