Penn State Scandal Spawns Its First Lawsuit

Adam Martin 367 Views Nov 30, 2011

The criminal case against Jerry Sandusky is progressing, but one of his alleged victims has filed a civil suit against him and Pennsylvania State University, alleging more than 100 instances of abuse by the former football coach.

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