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November 2, 2012

Ex-Penn State President Charged for Abuse Cover-Up 
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Former Penn State President Graham Spanier has been indicted for his
role in the cover-up of child sex abuse by former assistant football
coach Jerry Sandusky. Spanier was initially charged one year ago after
it was revealed he and other top Penn State officials failed to report
Sandusky to police despite evidence that Sandusky was abusing young
boys. Sandusky was convicted in June of molesting 10 boys and sentenced
to up to 60 years in prison. On Thursday, Spanier was charged with child
endangerment, perjury and criminal conspiracy for hiding Sandusky's
crimes. Two other former Penn State officials were also hit with new
charges.

 

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