Accuser Recants Sandusky Abuse Claim | Durham News

Jerry Sandusky’s legal team is pushing for a new trial after an accuser, R.R., seeks to recant his 1998 sexual abuse allegations — claims the state attorney general calls “highly suspect.” R.R., then 11, testified that Sandusky abused him in his basement; now, at 25, he says he was pressured by authorities, manipulated by leading questions, and misled during his original testimony. The case, rooted in Sandusky’s time as Penn State’s assistant coach under Joe Paterno, led to Paterno’s firing and over $100 million paid to victims. Sandusky, who founded The Second Mile charity and always denied wrongdoing, faces renewed scrutiny as this latest twist intensifies the legal battle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94dd826ad1338322