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Reporting on Sandusky: How Do You Describe The Unspeakable?
November 22, 2011 The allegations against former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky have sparked a debate about when to call rape a rape. How explicit should we be in describing sexual assault, especially of a child? The answer pits soft-pedaling the crime vs. damaging the survivor vs. revolting the rest of us. Help us define the line.
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Penn State Taps Former FBI Director Freeh As 'Investigative Counsel'
November 21, 2011 Louis Freeh led the FBI from 1993 to 2001. Before that he was a U.S. District Court judge. He did not attend Penn State.
The Two-Way
Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Has Cancer
November 18, 2011 Paterno's son said doctors are optimistic about his father's recovery.
The Two-Way
NCAA To Examine Penn State's Sports Programs
November 18, 2011 "If true, individuals who were in a position to monitor and act upon learning of potential abuses appear to have been acting starkly contrary to the values of higher education, as well as the NCAA," association President Mark Emmert says.
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Syracuse Coach On Leave During Abuse Inquiry
November 18, 2011 Two men accuse the coach of molesting them in the '80s. Police are investigating.
The Two-Way
Penn State Scandal: More Possible Victims Step Forward
November 17, 2011 Report: After hearing accused child molester Jerry Sandusky profess his innocence on national television, several more possible victims have contacted lawyers.
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New Judge Named To Handle Penn State Case
November 16, 2011 Questions had been raised about the original judge's connections to the charity for at-risk kids founded by Jerry Sandusky, who's accused of sexually abusing at least 8 young boys over more than a decade.
The Two-Way
The Citadel Faces Scandal Like Penn State's
November 15, 2011 There's a story unfolding in Charleston, S.C., that sounds depressingly similar to the scandal that has rocked Penn State University. School officials had been warned about a man who has since been accused of molesting boys.
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'I Am Innocent,' Jerry Sandusky Says
November 15, 2011 Former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky admits to showering with young boys, but says he there was no "intent of sexual contact." Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that more possible victims have contacted authorities.
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Paterno's Name Removed From Big Ten Trophy
November 14, 2011 "It would be inappropriate to keep Joe Paterno's name on the trophy at this time," Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany says.
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Penn State Alum Caught Abuse For Protesting Game
November 14, 2011 John Matko protested outside as fans went into Saturday's game. After the contest, Nebraska's coach said that he also thought the game should have been canceled.
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CEO Resigns From Charity Founded By Accused Penn State Child Abuser
November 14, 2011 Jack Raykovitz is leaving Second Mile in the hope that "my resignation brings with it ... restoration of faith" in the organization for at-risk children. Officials say the charity knew of allegations against founder Jerry Sandusky years ago.
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Report: Years And Years Of Missed Chances In Penn State Scandal
November 14, 2011 It took more than a decade, Harrisburg's Patriot-News reports, for authorities to believe that former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was abusing young boys — even though there were many clues. Sandusky says he's innocent.
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At Penn State: Solidarity For Abuse Victims
November 12, 2011 Against the backdrop of a child sexual abuse scandal involving a former assistant coach, the school's football team played Nebraska, losing 17-14. Students and fans showed their support for victims of abuse.
