Sandusky Forcefully Denies Sexual Abuse Of Boys At Appeals Hearing
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BELLEFONTE, PA (AP) - Jerry Sandusky is making a forceful denial of the child molestation charges for which he's been convicted and says it wasn't his idea to waive his right to testify during his 2012 trial.
The former Penn State assistant coach testified for an hour Friday during an appeals hearing in which he's hoping to have his conviction thrown out or get a new trial.
The 72-year-old Sandusky is disputing the allegations, saying he's never had oral or anal sex with anyone and finds the thought disgusting.
He says he learned he'd be doing an NBC-TV interview just minutes before it occurred, and that his defense lawyer strongly advised him against taking the stand.
The hearing is scheduled for three days. Sandusky is serving 30 to 60 years in prison for sexual abuse of 10 boys.
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