Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
A man who accused former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse now wants to take back his testimony. A judge has agreed to hold a hearing to consider whether the accuser can formally recant his allegations.
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11 sourcesFormer Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant testimony
Alleged victim of Jerry Sandusky plans to recant claims of sexual assault
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3 sourcesJerry Sandusky granted new evidentiary hearing after accuser recants testimony
Former Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant testimony
Accuser of ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky to recant testimony
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1 articleJudge grants hearing over bid to recant Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse allegations
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4 developments- Aug 27Only center coverage:Accuser of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky expected to recant testimony
- Aug 28Former Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant testimony
- Aug 28Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
- Aug 28Only right-leaning coverage:Judge grants hearing over bid to recant Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse allegations
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