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Jerry Sandusky Was Convicted On 45 Of 48 Counts, Faces A Maximum Of 442 Years In Prison

Finally, a conclusion. Nearly six months after the indictment of Jerry Sandusky on child sex abuse charges, Sandusky was convicted by a jury of his peers after 20 hours of deliberation. The Patriot-News has a full list of charges of which Sandusky was found guilty. Of the three counts of which Sandusky was found not guilty, one involved the testimony of former Penn State assistant football coach Mike McQueary. Multiple versions of what McQueary actually saw Sandusky doing with a boy in a Penn State shower came out in court.

Here’s more on the post-verdict reaction, via ESPN:

“Sandusky showed little emotion as the verdict was read. Judge John Cleland revoked his bail and ordered him taken to the county jail to await sentencing in about three months. Sandusky initially will be held in solitary confinement, his attorney said.

Sandusky half-waved toward his family in the courtroom as the sheriff led him away. Outside, he calmly walked to a sheriff’s car with his hands cuffed in front of him.

The accuser known in court papers as Victim 6 broke down in tears upon hearing the verdicts, and a prosecutor embraced him and said, ‘Did I ever lie to you?’”

The Paterno family released the following statement after the news broke about Sandusky’s conviction:

“Although we understand the task of healing is just beginning, today’s verdict is an important milestone. The community owes a measure of gratitude to the jurors for their diligent service. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families.”

Sandusky’s lawyer, Joe Amendola, indicated that an appeal was forthcoming, but that he expects Sandusky to receive a “life sentence.”

[ESPN, ABC]

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