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November 15, 2011

Ex-Penn State Coach Maintains Innocence to Child Rape Charge 
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There have been a number of developments in the alleged child rape
scandal involving a former assistant football coach at Penn State. Jerry
Sandusky was charged earlier this month with 40 felony counts relating
to the sexual abuse of children. On Monday, he spoke with NBC's Bob
Costas in his first interview since being charged.

Jerry Sandusky: "I say that I am innocent of those charges."

Bob Costas: "Innocent? Completely innocent and falsely accused in every
aspect?"

Sandusky: "Well, I could say that, you know, I have done some of those
things. I have horsed around with kids. I have showered after workouts.
I have hugged them and I have touched their leg. Without intent of
sexual contact. But — so if you look at it that way — there
are things that wouldn't — you know, would be accurate."

Jerry Sandusky is out free on $100,000 unsecured bail. It has been
revealed that the judge who allowed Sandusky to be freed on a reduced
bail was a former volunteer at his charity, Second Mile, a foundation
for needy children.



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