Jerry Sandusky Trial: The former Penn State assistant football coach could testify today

(CBS/AP) BELLEFONTE, Pa. - Jerry Sandusky might finally tell his side of the story as his child sex abuse trial nears its end.

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Judge John Cleland has said the defense team for the former Penn State assistant football coach is close to wrapping up. He aims to have closing statements Thursday with deliberations beginning that afternoon.

Sandusky and attorney Joe Amendola didn't answer questions as they arrived at court Wednesday morning.

CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford, a former prosecutor, told "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Erica Hill and Charlie Rose Wednesday that there's been some disagreement among Sandusky's lawyers about whether he should testify.

"I wouldn't be surprised to see him taking the stand here," Ford said.

However, Ford said Tuesday's testimony from Sandusky's wife, Dottie, and a defense psychologist might sway the defense team towards not having him.

"After having heard his wife's testimony and the psychologist's testimony they might take a look at this and say, 'You know what? We got all the best we could get in here without the downside of him being on the stand,'" Ford said.

Sandusky is charged with 51 criminal counts related to 10 boys over 15 years. He could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.

He has denied the allegations.

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