The Jerry Sandusky trial began with opening statements on Monday, and it very quickly got just as troubling as you’ve likely feared. From the prosecution’s opening remarks, one of the worst details raised yet against the former Penn State assistant football coach:
Jerry Sandusky Trial: Opening Statements Set Disturbing Stage
#Sandusky had asterisks next to victim names on lists of second mile children, prosecutor said
— Sara Ganim (@sganim) June 11, 2012
But, as always, there’s more, and it’s always horrible:
Prosecution also states that Dottie Sandusky witnessed an assault in a hotel room.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) June 11, 2012
As for what the defense can do to counter an apparent mountain of evidence raised against their client:
Defense acknowledges state has overwhelming evidence, pleads for open minds, says there are no victims unless jury finds Sandusky guilty
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) June 11, 2012
Mike McQueary will be major focus. Defense say story inconsistent, he assumed he saw intercourse. Prosecution promised graphic testimony
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) June 11, 2012
McQueary’s story has indeed apparently changed over time, with the date of the witness he allegedly witnessed among the elements that’s no longer the same. The defense will also have to make every other witness and alleged victim look much less than credible, however.
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