Penn State’s former defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky, faces charges that he sexually abused young boys over a 15 year period. Two other high-ranking Penn State officials, Tim Curley and Gary Schultz, are charged with a cover-up. (Courtesty: State Attorney General's Office)
Jerry Sandusky
Former Penn State football coach faces child sex abuse allegations.
Two Penn State Administrators Arraigned In Child Abuse Cover-Up
Two Penn State Administrators Arraigned In Child Abuse Cover-Up
Two Penn State Administrators Arraigned In Child Abuse Cover-Up
Joe Paterno
Penn State coach Joe Paterno said he’s shocked by sexual abuse charges brought against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and deeply saddened by the allegations. (Credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Attorney General
Earlier Monday, investigators encouraged anyone who would accuse former football coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual assault to step forward and talk to police.
Tom Bradley
New Penn State coach Tom Bradley says he is replacing Joe Paterno with “very mixed emotions.”
PSU Board of Trustees
Penn State President Graham Spanier, one of the nation’s longest-serving college presidents, was ousted Wednesday in the wake of a child sex abuse scandal involving the school’s football program that authorities suggested wasn’t taken seriously by university officials. Joe Paterno was also relieved of his duties immediately.(Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patrick Smith Getty Images
Public Relations expert says Penn State fumbled Paterno announcement and says the riots could have been avoided. (Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Penn State President Graham Spanier
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier Credit: Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
Rioting on the Penn State Campus after Paterno fired
Rioting on the Penn State Campus after Paterno fired
Rioting on the Penn State Campus after Paterno fired
Rioting on the Penn State Campus after Paterno fired
Penn State Community Reacts As Trustees Fire Coach Joe Paterno