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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National story. 17 articles from 13 sources. Updated Sep 9, 2026.

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State coach convicted of sex abuse, seeks new trial after victim recants

HuffPostLeft· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky Will Appear Remotely For Hearing On Accuser Recanting Allegations Of Sexual Abuse

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 8, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse

Center

8 sources
PA Home PageCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Sandusky withdraws recanted testimony claim, plans to appeal in higher court

UPICenter· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky withdraws petition for new trial to try federal courts

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Courthouse News Service, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, +2 more
Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

Spotlight PACenter· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

We Are Central PACenter· Sep 7, 2026

Sandusky to appear virtually in court for Tuesday hearing

Ran by 2 outlets· Local News 8, KION Central Coast
Local News 8Center· Sep 7, 2026

Jerry Sandusky changes his legal strategy to try to overturn his sex abuse convictions. A judge wants him to explain why

KION Central CoastCenter· Sep 7, 2026

Jerry Sandusky changes his legal strategy to try to overturn his sex abuse convictions. A judge wants him to explain why

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

TribliveLean Right· Sep 8, 2026· ran in 6 outlets

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

MyNorthwestLean Right· Sep 8, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

One of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse

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