Penn State
# penn-state - Friday 22 February, 2013
US town stops alcohol sales for Patrick’s Day celebration
Bars, restaurants and off-licences in Pennsylvania are supporting the alcohol-free zone in a bid to curb drinking.
# penn-state - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Penn State scandal: Sandusky accuser tells of abuse ordeal in new book
18-year-old Aaron Fisher, who was known publicly for a year only as Victim 1, put aside anonymity yesterday to speak about his ordeal as a child.
# penn-state - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Penn State scandal: coach Sandusky jailed for life for child abuse
The former American fooball coach was convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse.
# penn-state - Monday 8 October, 2012
Sandusky runs risk of sexual assault in prison
Meanwhile, the ex-football coach’s lawyer says the 68-year-old will speak before his sentencing.
# penn-state - Monday 17 September, 2012
Former Penn State coach Sandusky to be sentenced next month in sex abuse case
The former assistant coach at the high-profile college, was convicted in June of 45 counts of sex abuse involving 10 boys.
# penn-state - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Joe Paterno statue taken down at Penn State University
The president of the university said that the statue had become “a lightning rod of controversy and national debate.”
# penn-state - Tuesday 17 July, 2012
# penn-state - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Former US football coach convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse
Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is expected to spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of child abuse.
# penn-state - Monday 11 June, 2012
US coach labeled ‘predator’ as Penn State trial begins
Former Penn State trainer Jerry Sandusky is accused of molesting 10 boys over a 15-year period.
# penn-state - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Sandusky trial set to begin in Pennsylvania
The former Penn State defensive coach is in the dock after a string of child sex abuse allegations.
# penn-state - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer wants Penn State sex abuse trial postponed
Joe Amendola is concerned he will be “unable to effectively and adequately” represent Sandusky.
# penn-state - Friday 27 January, 2012
Paterno’s son: ‘Dad, you won. You can go home now’
Thousands gathered for a memorial service to mark the life of the legendary coach who was fired for his inaction when told a coach had allegedly sexually abused children.
# penn-state - Wednesday 25 January, 2012
Westboro Baptist Church to picket Paterno funeral
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died last Sunday, will be buried in a private funeral today.
# penn-state - Tuesday 24 January, 2012
Sombre farewell begins for Joe Paterno at Penn State
Former players and even those involved in the child sex-abuse cover up investigation gathered at the university today.
# penn-state - Sunday 22 January, 2012
Penn State coach Joe Paterno passes away aged 85
One of the most successful football coaches in US history, Paterno had recently been implicated in an alleged cover-up of child abuse at Penn State University.
# penn-state - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
Lawyer of Penn State accused inadvertently touts gay sex line
Attorney said anyone who believes university officials thought his client, Jerry Sandusky, raped a 10-year-old boy and did little about it should call 1-800-REALITY.
# penn-state - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
Penn state scandal: Sandusky waives hearing, vows to fight charges
“This is a fight to the death,” said accused coach’s lawyer on the steps of the courthouse today.
# penn-state - Friday 9 December, 2011
Jury questions wife of accused in Penn State case
It is being alleged that Dottie Sandusky helped her husband cover up the abuse.
# penn-state - Thursday 8 December, 2011
Former Penn State coach Sandusky jailed amid new abuse claims
The latest accusers are the ninth and 10th described as victims in grand jury reports that claim Jerry Sandusky befriended and then molested boys.
# penn-state - Sunday 20 November, 2011
The Sunday Papers: some our favourite sports writing from the past week
Penn State, racism on the pitch and pro-IRA chanting on the terraces. It’s been a heavy week.
# penn-state - Thursday 17 November, 2011
Lawyer says client will testify against coach in Penn State child abuse case
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are starting to plan for a special commission that will examine the legal issues raised by the child sex-abuse scandal.
# penn-state - Wednesday 16 November, 2011
Email, TV talk add new twists to Penn State case
Witness to alleged abuse of child by former university assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, told friends that he did act to stop it before leaving the locker room shower area.
# penn-state - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
‘I’m innocent,’ insists former Penn State football coach at centre of abuse claims
In first interview since scandal broke, Jerry Sandusky says he merely ‘horsed around’ with kids in showers.
# penn-state - Thursday 10 November, 2011
Scandal-hit Penn State chiefs fire legendary coach Joe Paterno as students riot on campus
Most successful college football coach in the US loses job as child sex abuse scandal rumbles on.
# penn-state - Monday 7 November, 2011
Penn state coach arrested on child sex abuse charges
Tim Curley, Penn State’s athletic director, and Gary Schultz, vice president for finance and business, have also been arrested on perjury charges.










































