As the Jerry Sandusky trial gets underway this morning, a national NBC News report with new evidence could result in charges against former Penn State President Graham Spanier.
The Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse trial is set to get underway this morning in Bellefonte. It's been over seven months since news broke that Sandusky was being charged with 52 counts of sexual abuse against 10 minors, spanning over a period of 15 years, and a unique story has unfolded during that time. The guide below is meant to enhance your education of the ongoing trial, and serve as a reference guide as testimony is given over the next several weeks.
Jury selected for the Jerry Sandusky trial concluded yesterday after only two days. During that process, a list of potential witnesses was shown to the jury pool to vet for any personal connections. Most notably on that list were the names Jay Paterno and Sue Paterno.
In a bit of surprising, transparent news, it appears that Louis Freeh's investigative report will be released to the general public at the same time it is shown to the Board of Trustees and university officials.
A full jury of six men and ten women has been chosen in only two days of jury selection for the Jerry Sandusky case -- and eight of them have direct connections to Penn State.
Thirteen of sixteen jurors (twelve, plus four alternates) are now seated for the upcoming Jerry Sandusky trial.