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Jerry Sandusky Due Back in Court

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“JERRY SANDUSKY DUE BACK IN COURT NEXT MONTH AS AN ACCUSER IS EXPECTED TO RECANT TESTIMONY AGAINST THE FORMER COACH”

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Topic poll · all networksIf a trial witness recants sworn testimony, what crime can they face?

  1. Contempt of court
  2. Obstruction of justice
  3. Perjury
  4. Defamation
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Topic poll · all networksHow many counts was Jerry Sandusky convicted on in 2012?

  1. 28
  2. 35
  3. 45
  4. 52
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45

Penn State paid over $109M to Sandusky abuse survivors

Between 2013 and 2016, Penn State settled with 33 of Sandusky's victims for a total of $109 million. The university also spent tens of millions more on legal fees and compliance costs.

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