Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial
Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach, was convicted of sex abuse. He is now attempting to overturn his convictions through federal court proceedings. His lawyers are preparing a bid for a new trial, and Sandusky has agreed not to present testimony from an accuser who wanted to recant their allegations. Sandusky recently appeared remotely in court as these legal efforts move forward.
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3 sourcesJerry Sandusky, former Penn State coach convicted of sex abuse, seeks new trial after victim recants
Jerry Sandusky Will Appear Remotely For Hearing On Accuser Recanting Allegations Of Sexual Abuse
One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse
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8 sourcesSandusky withdraws recanted testimony claim, plans to appeal in higher court
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Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial
One of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse
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