What is the John Ziegler investigation?
This series follows the nearly ten year investigation of this case conducted by journalist John Ziegler. Ziegler has uncovered a massive amount of evidence that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about this case.
Is Ziegler the cynosure in SoCal?
When it came to investigative work, Ziegler was the cynosure in SoCal. Right or wrong, Agovino is convinced that John’s probe and analysis are spot-on. Long story short, Agovino produced a multi-episode podcast that was released in April and is up to part five. You might say that Ziegler is the protagonist.
Who is the protagonist of the Ziegler case?
Long story short, Agovino produced a multi-episode podcast that was released in April and is up to part five. You might say that Ziegler is the protagonist. The case is complicated with many supposed victims, politicians, lawyers, hired hands and motives.
What did Zig and Liz do?
Zig and Liz take us deep inside the Penn State Board of Trustees and the decisions that were made regarding the "victim" settlements. While Zig steadfastly sticks to his belief that the enti…
What episode do Liz and Zig dig deep?
Liz and Zig dig deep in episode thirteen to explain the nature of today's media and the prioritization of narrative over news. Pack a lunch because episode thirteen is packed with more than five ho…
Who is AJ Dillen?
AJ Dillen is a former Second Mile kid who saw Jerry Sandusky as a benign father figure. He didn't believe the "victim's" claims of abuse and decided to find out how the system worked for himself…
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.
Who was the defensive coach under Joe Paterno?
But in an economy of time it swelled into a chapter and ballooned into a book. The details amassed in the decade since require a tome. 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.
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.
Who founded 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.
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.
