Wednesday, January 2 2013 11:52 AM EST2013-01-02 16:52:41 GMT
Governor Tom Corbett has announced a lawsuit against the NCAA over the sanctions it imposed against Penn State University last year in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.CorbettMore >>
Governor Tom Corbett has announced a lawsuit against the NCAA over the sanctions it imposed against Penn State University last year in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.More >>
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WHTM) -
The family of late football coach Joe Paterno says it is encouraged by Pennsylvania's lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions imposed last year against Penn State.
In a statement issued by their public relations company, the Paterno's said Wednesday that Governor Tom Corbett now realizes, as do many others, that there was "an inexcusable rush to judgment."
"Joe Paterno's only guidance to us was to seek the truth. Consequently, last July when the Freeh report was released and the subsequent unprecedented and unjustified actions were taken by the Penn State University Board and the NCAA, we stated that we would engage a team of experts to conduct a careful and thoughtful review of the Freeh inquiry and the actions of the Board and the Administration," the family said in the statement.
"That process is nearing completion. We expect to release the analysis of the experts in the near future. At that time we will address all of the issues of the past year in a comprehensive manner."
The federal antitrust lawsuit announced Wednesday by Corbett seeks to have all NCAA sanctions thrown out.
The sanctions imposed in July in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal included a $60 million fine to finance child abuse prevention grants, a four-year bowl game ban for the football program, reduced football scholarships, and the forfeiture of 112 wins.
Sandusky, a retired Penn State assistant football coach, was found guilty of sexually abusing boys in June and is serving 30 to 60 years in prison.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:49:51 GMT
The Dauphin County Coroner's Office has conducted an autopsy on a body found inside a Harrisburg apartment building, but officials are not revealing the cause of death at this time.More >>
The Dauphin County Coroner's Office has conducted an autopsy on a body found inside a Harrisburg apartment building, but officials are not revealing the cause of death at this time.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:10:34 GMT
One person was flown to the hospital this morning and another taken by ambulance after a multiple vehicle accident on Route 22/322.The accident blocked traffic on both directions of the Clarks Ferry Bridge.More >>
One person was flown to the hospital this morning and another taken by ambulance after a multiple vehicle accident on Route 22/322.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:16:13 GMT
Joe Wissler said back on July 11, 2010 his son was attacked, from behind and struck in the head with an object. His son, Joe Wissler IV suffered brain damage and almost three years after, is still in aMore >>
Back on July 11, 2010 Joe Wissler said his son was assaulted in Steelton and suffered brain damage. With the three year anniversary of the attack approaching his dedicated father is hoping someone will step forward.
Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to slash $12 billion from future public employee pension benefits appears dead in the Republican-controlled state Senate.More >>
Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to slash $12 billion from future public employee pension benefits appears dead in the Republican-controlled state Senate.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83 years old, he has handed in his filter.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:41:55 GMT
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up...again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon. Curtis, a staff sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,More >>
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:16:13 GMT
Joe Wissler said back on July 11, 2010 his son was attacked, from behind and struck in the head with an object. His son, Joe Wissler IV suffered brain damage and almost three years after, is still in aMore >>
Back on July 11, 2010 Joe Wissler said his son was assaulted in Steelton and suffered brain damage. With the three year anniversary of the attack approaching his dedicated father is hoping someone will step forward.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:41:55 GMT
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up...again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon. Curtis, a staff sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,More >>
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83 years old, he has handed in his filter.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:21:50 GMT
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire CompanyMore >>
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Rodney Miller.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:34:39 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County.More >>
A 41-year-old man is being held on $5 million bail after police say he castrated a paraplegic during a dispute at an assisted living facility in Philadelphia.More >>
A 41-year-old man is being held on $5 million bail after police say he castrated a paraplegic during a dispute at an assisted living facility in Philadelphia.More >>
