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Penn State sex abuse scandal

Ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky sentenced to 30-60 years

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Jerry Sandusky, the 68-year-old former Penn State football coach convicted of abusing 10 children, will likely die behind bars, after a judge determined he should be sentenced to no less than 30 years in prison.

Penn State report finds fault with conduct of Paterno, others in child sex abuse scandal

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VIDEO: In interview with Bob Costas; Sandusky admits ‘horseplay’ with kids

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Penn State fires Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier in wake of Sandusky scandal

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Joe Paterno announces he will retire from Penn State, Graham Spanier also likely out

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At Penn State, signs point to Paterno being ousted in wake of Sandusky scandal

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Joe Paterno may be on his way out as Penn State University’s football coach, as more details emerge about just what happened, and when, in the events that led up to former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky being charged with sexual assault.

Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football assistant, faces sexual abuse charges

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Over the weekend, allegations surfaced of sexual abuse of young boys by Jerry Sandusky, the defensive coordinator at Penn State University under legendary coach Joe Paterno. Two other university officials face charged for concealing the allegations.

Syracuse Coach Dismissed After Allegations

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First, there was Penn State and Jerry Sandusky. Now there is Syracuse  and Bernie Fine.  Last night, Syracuse University announced it had fired Fine, assistant basketball coach of more than 30 years. The decision came after a third man came forward, alleging he had been molested by Fine. And like the Penn State scandal, these accusations are […]

After Penn State Scandal, Grad Describes ‘Loss of Faith’ in Parents’ Generation

An Iraqi War veteran who grew up in Happy Valley, graduated from Penn State, and participated Jerry Sandusky’s Second Mile program joins The Takeaway to talk about his final loss of faith.

Penn State Struggles to Redefine Its Identity

In their first game without longtime football coach Joe Paterno the Penn State Nittany Lions fell to Big Ten rivals the Nebraska Cornhuskers. But for the students, the solemn game was about much more than football. The Penn State community is still grappling with how to reshape the university’s identity in the wake of allegations […]