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Jerry Sandusky Granted New Hearing After Accuser Recants Testimony
A Pennsylvania court has granted former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky a new evidentiary hearing after a primary accuser withdrew their original testimony, alleging it was given under extreme pressure. The development could significantly impact Sandusky’s ongoing legal proceedings.
28 Aug, 18:52 — 28 Aug, 22:59
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Jerry Sandusky granted new evidentiary hearing after accuser recants testimony
Jerry Sandusky returns to court Sept. 8 for an evidentiary hearing after one accuser recanted, claiming he was coached to reframe his allegations.
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Jerry Sandusky accuser set to recant testimony, claims statements were made under 'extreme psychological and institutional pressure'
Sandusky will reportedly have an evidentiary hearing on Sept. 8 reviewing a signed affidavit from one of his accusers.
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