Where is Jerry Sandusky now?
Sandusky is still in prison at the age of 75, in confinement for his comfort, and his newest release is October 9, 2042, when he'll be 98 years old. Also Read: Former Chief Of Staff Josh Holmes Is Now A Podcast Host, Here Is What We Know
What happened to Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky?
Sandusky was a defensive coach under Joe Paterno for more than 20 years. In 2011, he was charged with 48 counts of sexual abuse of young boys that took place during a span of fifteen years. A year later, he was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison. For Sandusky, Penn State turned into State Pen.
Why did Jerry Sandusky start the Second Mile?
Jerry Sandusky founded the Second Mile in 1979 as a tribute to his father, Art. Jerry vowed to continue Art’s legacy of working with underprivileged kids. The discord between Paterno and Sandusky primarily had to do with Sandusky’s dedication to his charity.
What did Joe Paterno say about Sandusky?
Joe Paterno (right, with Sandusky) famously said, “With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” Many news accounts of what Joe said left out the first piece and merely repeated the latter, “I wish I had done more”, declaring it a confession of sorts.
Who were the people who were convicted of the Sandusky case?
Within just a few days not only was Jerry Sandusky convicted in the court of public opinion but so too were Paterno, Spanier, Vice President Gary Schultz and Athletic Director Tim Curley.
What was the Penn State scandal?
The Penn State scandal was one of the first major stories contorted to fit this new paradigm. The media instantly went for the clicks generated from a juicy narrative. The waters of public opinion were polluted by a relentless media onslaught and a moral panic ensued that capsized and drowned the truth.
Why was Joe Paterno crucified?
Joe Paterno, a coach with a glistening record for success on the field and off, was crucified for doing little to stop a miscreant doing nasty things to kids under his nose. A name synonymous with championships and a respectful graduation rate of his players, went from the penthouse to the outhouse.
Was Jerry Sandusky disgraced?
Jerry Sandusky wasn’t alone. The university at which he excelled as a football coach was disgraced. The Penn State assistant was just the beginning. What followed was the fall of top administrators, from the school president down and to an iconic coach.
Is John a journalist?
John is a rare breed of journalist by today’s standards. He steadfastly refuses to go along to get along and refuses to accept his role as anything other than truth seeker. This approach can threaten people with things to hide and his persistence has cost him his career.
Did Coach Paterno cover up the allegations against Sandusky?
Ziegler’s interviews also revealed that Coach Paterno was not fully informed of the allegations and could not have covered up the charges against Sandusky. John went on to produce a 32 minute mini-documentary on the scandal. I’ve known Mike Agovino for some 35 years.
