Joe Amendola filed a motion in court on Thursday, requesting that all 52 charges against Jerry Sandusky be dropped.
Dear Chairwoman Peetz,
It was with sadness that I read yet another story by Sara Ganim today. Each update from the Patriot News has added yet another disheartening dimension to this profound tragedy. And today, Chairwoman, the story was about you.
Judge John Cleland ruled quickly, denying Jerry Sandusky's request for a more specific Bill of Particulars that would include more information on the alleged victims and crimes. Yesterday, Sandusky's legal counsel Joe Amendola argued unsuccessfully for the Commonwealth to provide more specific dates as to when the crimes occurred.
Earlier today, the Penn State Board of Trustees issued a statement explaining their decision to fire Joe Paterno and Graham Spanier back in November. Shortly after, the Paterno family fired back with an unambiguous statement criticizing the Board's descision and respond.
A pre-trial hearing for the Jerry Sandusky case was held Monday morning in Bellefonte to discuss the defense's request for a more specific Bill of Particulars.
The Penn State Board of Trustees issued a statement using the mass Penn State listerv and the new Penn State Openness website regarding their decisions to fire former President Graham Spanier and former football coach Joe Paterno. The statement can be found in its entirety below: