Players in the Penn State scandal
The cast of characters in the trial of Jerry Sandusky.
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Jerry Sandusky
Role: Former assistant football coach and founder of The Second Mile charity for children, accused of molesting boys over a 15-year period.
Background: Arrested in November after a long investigation by a statewide grand jury. He had been a very successful defensive coach for the Nittany Lions for 30 years, and prosecutors say he used his fame in the community to attract victims.
Charges: Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault of a young child, unlawful contact with minors, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children.
Credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
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