The Penn State Board of Trustees initially voted to shut the station down in September 2025.
Sandusky appeared remotely before Special-Presiding Judge Maureen Skerda on Tuesday.
No witnesses are expected to be called at the September 8 hearing.
Lars Zeepvat was a witness during the preliminary hearing as well one of the defendants facing felony charges
Abbatiello was paid more than $123,500 in drug payments, according to the grand jury presentment.
According to Ryan Matson, the safe was approximately 12 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 24 inches deep.