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BELLEFONTE, Centre County – A jury on Friday convicted Jerry Sandusky of 45 of 48 counts of child sexual abuse, believing the graphic testimony of young men over a defense team that portrayed the former Penn State assistant football coach as a caring man devoted to mentoring disadvantaged children.
As the jury foreman read the verdict around 10 p.m., Sandusky stood calmly between his defense attorneys. His wife, Dottie, sitting in the front row of the courtroom with five friends and family members, pursed her lips and shook her head, casting her eyes at the floor.
As the jury foreman read the verdict around 10 p.m., Sandusky stood calmly between his defense attorneys. His wife, Dottie, sitting in the front row of the courtroom with five friends and family members, pursed her lips and shook her head, casting her eyes at the floor.
Moments later, a loud roar could be heard in the courtroom when word of the verdict spread to people gathered outside the historic building’s main entrance. A Sandusky lawyer vowed to appeal.
“Jerry Sandusky is not going to get away with this anymore,” said Justine Andronici, attorney for Victims 3 and 7. She said she messaged her clients: “You were believed.”
Tom Kline, a lawyer representing Victim 5, said: “There’s no winners. There’s justice. Mr. Sandusky got what he deserved.”
The jury of seven women and five men, most with Penn State ties, deliberated about 21 hours over two days. None would speak with reporters after the verdict.
The family of the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno issued a statement:
“Although we understand the task of healing is just beginning, today’s verdict is an important milestone. The community owes a measure of gratitude to the jurors for their diligent service. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families.”
Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly, speaking from the courthouse steps, called Sandusky a “serial child predator … who has been held accountable for his crimes.”
Kelly said the investigation is ongoing and didn’t specify whether additional charges will be filed.
She thanked the men who testified against Sandusky, calling their involvement crucial to the case. Kelly also encouraged other victims of sexual abuse to come forward.
Some in the crowd said Sandusky deserves nothing less than life behind bars.
“Honestly, I think it should be a death sentence,” William Nash of Bellefonte said.
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