A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims by a man who wishes to recant allegations of sexual abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach at Penn State. Sandusky, 82, has been serving a lengthy prison sentence since his conviction in 2012 on 45 counts of sexual abuse. Eight young men testified about their experiences as boys during the trial. Despite multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure a new trial, Sandusky's lawyers are pursuing this latest effort. The state of Pennsylvania has described the recantation as 'highly suspect.'
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Judge to Hear Claims of Recantation in Jerry Sandusky Case
A judge has approved a hearing regarding a man's request to recant his allegations of sexual abuse against Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky, who is currently serving a long prison sentence following his 2012 conviction, has faced multiple failed attempts to obtain a new trial.
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