Sandusky Pushes for Federal Trial | Philadelphia News

Jerry Sandusky’s legal team is pushing to halt a September 8 hearing over a key accuser’s sudden claim to recant his abuse allegations — a move that could pave the way for a new trial. The judge will hold a status conference this Friday to address the defense’s appeal of an earlier ruling limiting arguments to this specific recantation. Sandusky, 82 and incarcerated, insists he’s innocent and wants to bypass Pennsylvania courts entirely, seeking federal review. The accuser, R.R., says he was misled by authorities and manipulated during the original investigation. But prosecutors call the recantation “highly suspect,” alleging it’s the result of coercive questioning tactics used with other accusers too. This drama reignites a scandal that shattered Penn State’s reputation and led to massive payouts — even as Sandusky’s charity, The Second Mile, remains a central part of his public image. 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/b4d525588e5a2b50