Tuesday, July 17 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-07-17 16:21:15 GMT
When Austin Scott was a Penn State running back, he was charged with rape. The charges were eventually dropped, but not before coach Joe Paterno dropped him from the team.Austin Scott was living out hisMore >>
When Austin Scott was a Penn State running back, he was charged with rape. The charges were eventually dropped, but not before coach Joe Paterno dropped him from the team.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 9:36 AM EDT2012-07-17 13:36:55 GMT
Parts of Jerry Sandusky's retirement package have been revoked.Penn State spokesman David La Torre said certain elements of the retirement package given to the former assistant football coach have beenMore >>
Parts of Jerry Sandusky's retirement package have been revoked.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 8:30 AM EDT2012-07-17 12:30:05 GMT
The popular student run area known as Paternoville has been changed its name to Nittanyville, according to Penn State's website.Students camp in tents outside Beaver Stadium hours and even days beforeMore >>
The popular student run area known as "Paternoville" has been changed to "Nittanyville," according to Penn State's website.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
The Patriot-News reported Monday that three men have come forward and told police they were abused by Jerry Sandusky in the 1970's and 1980's. They are the first people to claim abuse at the hands of Sandusky before the 1990's.
Kristen Houser of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape had warned that there may have been many more victims than those who testified at Sandusky's trial. She said most sex offenders begin their behavior in adolescence, meaning that Sandusky could have assaulted people over 50 years, which could produce an astonishing total number of victims.
"I think the number could easily be in the hundreds," Houser said. "What we know, when we look at research on incarcerated sex offenders, is that the average age of incarceration is somewhere in the mid 30's and at that point, what is pretty normal is seeing between 100 and 200 victims."
Houser said it's not likely that financial incentives are motivating more accusers to come forward.
"The statute of limitations for civil lawsuits has expired for these men, so coming forward is not about financial gain," she said.
She said each survivor needs to think about what they would risk and what they would gain by coming forward.
"They may just be people feeling like it's validating to finally be able to know that you're going to be believed and it's an important part of the healing process," Houser said.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:46:23 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliot said TuesdayMore >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:47:45 GMT
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse.More >>
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse. Lewis Butts is also on the ballot.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:03:04 GMT
A 30-year-old man was shot several times in York city late Monday night, according to police. York City Police said Eric Richards, 30, was shot in the abdomen and chest around 11:30 p.m. on the first blockMore >>
A 30-year-old man was shot several times in York city late Monday night, according to police. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:26 GMT
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg will begin Monday night.More >>
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg kicked off early Tuesday morning. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:55:53 GMT
Ron Castille is the chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. He will face voters in November in a retention election, which are typically a slam-dunk for judges.More >>
Ron Castille is the chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. He will face voters in November in a retention election, which are typically a slam-dunk for judges. Voters will simply vote 'yes' or 'no' on whether to retain Castille for another 10-year term.More >>
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:47:45 GMT
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse.More >>
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse. Lewis Butts is also on the ballot.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:26 GMT
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg will begin Monday night.More >>
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg kicked off early Tuesday morning. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:36:19 GMT
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is calling for a federal investigation into a fiery fuel tanker crash that damaged two bridges in the Interstate 81 interchange with Route 22/322 near Harrisburg.More >>
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is calling for a federal investigation into a fiery fuel tanker crash that damaged two bridges in the Interstate 81 interchange with Route 22/322 near Harrisburg.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Police say two suburban Philadelphia teenagers were arrested following an altercation after one of them tried to re-enter their high school prom.More >>
Police say two suburban Philadelphia teenagers were arrested following an altercation after one of them tried to re-enter their high school prom.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:55:53 GMT
Ron Castille is the chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. He will face voters in November in a retention election, which are typically a slam-dunk for judges.More >>
Ron Castille is the chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. He will face voters in November in a retention election, which are typically a slam-dunk for judges. Voters will simply vote 'yes' or 'no' on whether to retain Castille for another 10-year term.More >>
Jerry Sandusky
