Penn State scandal http://www.npr.org Penn State scandal en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:57:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Penn State scandal http://www.npr.org Pennsylvania Judge Denies Sandusky Request For New Trial Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky 45 counts of sexual abuse of minors. The judge affirmed a 30 to 60 year sentence. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:57:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/30/170661575/pennsylvania-judge-denies-sandusky-request-for-new-trial?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/30/170661575/pennsylvania-judge-denies-sandusky-request-for-new-trial?ft=1&f=142090883 Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky 45 counts of sexual abuse of minors. The judge affirmed a 30 to 60 year sentence.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Pa. Gov. Suing NCAA To Stop Penn State Sex Abuse Sanctions Gov. Tom Corbett (R), says the NCAA is unfairly punishing Penn State students and Pennsylvania businesspeople for the crimes of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky; he alleges the athletic association didn't even follow its own disciplinary rules when it imposed the penalties. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/02/168466722/pa-gov-suing-ncaa-to-stop-penn-state-sex-abuse-sanctions?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/02/168466722/pa-gov-suing-ncaa-to-stop-penn-state-sex-abuse-sanctions?ft=1&f=142090883 Gov. Tom Corbett (R), says the NCAA is unfairly punishing Penn State students and Pennsylvania businesspeople for the crimes of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky; he alleges the athletic association didn't even follow its own disciplinary rules when it imposed the penalties.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Former Penn State President Graham Spanier Charged In Sex Abuse Scandal The charges have been expected since an internal report blasted Spanier and other top university leaders for their handling of of sex abuse accusations against Jerry Sandusky. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/01/164102736/former-penn-state-president-graham-spanier-charged-in-sex-abuse-scandal?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/01/164102736/former-penn-state-president-graham-spanier-charged-in-sex-abuse-scandal?ft=1&f=142090883 The charges have been expected since an internal report blasted Spanier and other top university leaders for their handling of of sex abuse accusations against Jerry Sandusky.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> 30 Years In Jail — At A Minimum — For Seemingly Unrepentant Sandusky The convicted child molester was at the center of a scandal that rocked Penn State University. A recording attributed to him was posted online Monday. The voice repeats what Sandusky has said all along — that he's innocent — and tries to shift blame. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/09/162552457/seemingly-unrepentant-sandusky-is-going-to-die-in-prison?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/09/162552457/seemingly-unrepentant-sandusky-is-going-to-die-in-prison?ft=1&f=142090883 The convicted child molester was at the center of a scandal that rocked Penn State University. A recording attributed to him was posted online Monday. The voice repeats what Sandusky has said all along — that he's innocent — and tries to shift blame.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Mike McQueary Files Lawsuit Against Penn State McQueary alleges he was used as a scapegoat in the university's child sex abuse scandal. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/02/162186870/mike-mcqueary-files-lawsuit-against-penn-state?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/02/162186870/mike-mcqueary-files-lawsuit-against-penn-state?ft=1&f=142090883 McQueary alleges he was used as a scapegoat in the university's child sex abuse scandal.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> At Penn State, New Students Weigh Stigma Of Scandal The university reports it will exceed its enrollment goal as the fall term begins. Still, new students and their parents have some pragmatic questions about how the scandal will affect them. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/24/159988797/at-penn-state-new-students-weigh-stigma-of-scandal?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/24/159988797/at-penn-state-new-students-weigh-stigma-of-scandal?ft=1&f=142090883 The university reports it will exceed its enrollment goal as the fall term begins. Still, new students and their parents have some pragmatic questions about how the scandal will affect them.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Former Penn State President Launches 'Full-Throttle Defense' Graham Spanier lost his job in the wake of the scandal over former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Spanier says he never knew Sandusky was molesting young boys. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/23/159914470/former-penn-state-president-launches-full-throttle-defense?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/23/159914470/former-penn-state-president-launches-full-throttle-defense?ft=1&f=142090883 Graham Spanier lost his job in the wake of the scandal over former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Spanier says he never knew Sandusky was molesting young boys.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Paterno 'Sobbed Uncontrollably' Day After Being Fired, Book Says Dismissed because of evidence that he didn't do enough to alert authorities to a former assistant's abuse of young boys, Paterno knew he'd been ruined. "My name," he said, was "gone." Journalist Joe Posnanski's book goes on sale next week. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/15/158877752/paterno-sobbed-uncontrollably-day-after-being-fired-book-says?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/15/158877752/paterno-sobbed-uncontrollably-day-after-being-fired-book-says?ft=1&f=142090883 Dismissed because of evidence that he didn't do enough to alert authorities to a former assistant's abuse of young boys, Paterno knew he'd been ruined. "My name," he said, was "gone." Journalist Joe Posnanski's book goes on sale next week.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Commission Says Penn State's Accreditation Is 'In Jeopardy' The commission is worried the school's integrity standards and its financial footing, following the child sex abuse scandal. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/14/158769203/commission-says-penn-states-accreditation-is-in-jeopardy?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/14/158769203/commission-says-penn-states-accreditation-is-in-jeopardy?ft=1&f=142090883 The commission is worried the school's integrity standards and its financial footing, following the child sex abuse scandal.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Paterno Family Will Appeal Sanctions; NCAA Rejects Attempt The family argues that the sanctions were implemented in haste and without due process. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/03/158111342/paterno-family-will-appeal-sanctions-ncaa-rejects-attempt?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/03/158111342/paterno-family-will-appeal-sanctions-ncaa-rejects-attempt?ft=1&f=142090883 The family argues that the sanctions were implemented in haste and without due process.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> NCAA Appoints Former Sen. George Mitchell To Monitor Penn State Mitchell is tasked with making sure the university complies with NCAA sanctions imposed after the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/01/157738772/ncaa-appoints-former-sen-george-mitchell-to-monitor-penn-state?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/01/157738772/ncaa-appoints-former-sen-george-mitchell-to-monitor-penn-state?ft=1&f=142090883 Mitchell is tasked with making sure the university complies with NCAA sanctions imposed after the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Penn State Fined $60M, Banned From Bowls, Wins From 1998 On Vacated A "conspiracy of silence" allowed former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to continue preying on young boys, the athletic association said. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/23/157222533/penn-state-fined-60m-banned-from-bowls-wins-from-1998-on-vacated?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/23/157222533/penn-state-fined-60m-banned-from-bowls-wins-from-1998-on-vacated?ft=1&f=142090883 A "conspiracy of silence" allowed former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to continue preying on young boys, the athletic association said.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> NCAA To Issue Sanctions Against Penn State The NCAA says it will levy "corrective and punitive measures" against the school over the child sex abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky. The move comes the same day Penn State removed the statue of legendary football coach Joe Paterno from outside the football stadium. Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/22/157193085/ncaa-to-issue-sanctions-against-penn-state?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/22/157193085/ncaa-to-issue-sanctions-against-penn-state?ft=1&f=142090883 The NCAA says it will levy "corrective and punitive measures" against the school over the child sex abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky. The move comes the same day Penn State removed the statue of legendary football coach Joe Paterno from outside the football stadium.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Penn State Scandal: Freeh Uncovered More About Paterno Than State Did The former FBI director's investigators were "more successful in burrowing into the traditionally closed university" than state investigators had been, writes Pulitzer-prize winning reporter Sara Ganim of Harrisburg's <em>The Patriot-News</em>. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/13/156717288/penn-state-scandal-freeh-uncovered-more-about-paterno-than-state-did?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/13/156717288/penn-state-scandal-freeh-uncovered-more-about-paterno-than-state-did?ft=1&f=142090883 The former FBI director's investigators were "more successful in burrowing into the traditionally closed university" than state investigators had been, writes Pulitzer-prize winning reporter Sara Ganim of Harrisburg's The Patriot-News.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> Paterno, Others Slammed In Report For Failing To Protect Sandusky's Victims Former FBI Director Louis Freeh and his team of investigators allege that the legendary football coach and other leaders at the school "failed to take any steps" for 14 years to help the young boys who were sexually abused by Jerry Sandusky. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/12/156654260/was-there-a-coverup-report-on-penn-state-scandal-may-tell-us?ft=1&f=142090883 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/12/156654260/was-there-a-coverup-report-on-penn-state-scandal-may-tell-us?ft=1&f=142090883 Former FBI Director Louis Freeh and his team of investigators allege that the legendary football coach and other leaders at the school "failed to take any steps" for 14 years to help the young boys who were sexually abused by Jerry Sandusky.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]>