Freeh: Fear Of Bad Publicity Motivated PSU Officials
One day after the release of the more than 200 page Freeh report, the Penn State community is still trying to digest its findings.
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One day after the release of the more than 200 page Freeh report, the Penn State community is still trying to digest its findings.
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.
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.
Without the victims coming forward and agreeing to testify, the fate of Jerry Sandusky may have been much different. So, what happens now for the young men who shared their stories?
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.
Brick by brick, the paving stones are going down and the base of the new Market Square is taking shape -- but will it be ready in time for the NFL Draft?
The National Weather Service said that wind gusts as high as 55 miles per hour are expected throughout the region.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country and could bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city this weekend.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Brick by brick, the paving stones are going down and the base of the new Market Square is taking shape -- but will it be ready in time for the NFL Draft?
The National Weather Service said that wind gusts as high as 55 miles per hour are expected throughout the region.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country and could bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city this weekend.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday and he's giving you a rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Buying a house is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life, but figuring out how to is a massive challenge. That's why Dollar Bank's "The Way Home" workshop is so important. Susan Kelly and a first-time homebuyer join Heather and Daisy with all the information new homebuyers need!
Morgan Freeman has played several iconic roles throughout his storied career, now, he's bringing his symphonic blues experience tour to Pittsburgh. Heather Abraham talked to the legendary actor about why he chose this project.
Spring break is nearly here and there's no doubt the kids will say the phrase, "I'm bored!" So, Yuhling Behr from Kidsburgh joins Heather and Daisy for some fun, at-home spring break ideas!
College hoops is taking up residence at PPG Paints Arena this weekend when the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament will tip off! The A10 Commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, joined PTL to talk about the tournament!
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly agreed to terms with safety Jaquan Brisker.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The city of Pittsburgh is hustling to be ready for the draft and it's nowhere more evident than in the Market Square and Arts Landing projects.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Construction gets underway Friday and is expected to last through the end of April.
It's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh as the city prepares to host its annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
The Chicago-based Hoffman group announced an agreement to purchase the Penguins from the Fenway Sports Group late last year.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
