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Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points This hearing will examine a claim that allegations of sexual abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State coach, may be false. A hearing has been scheduled for September 8.
A hearing has been scheduled for September 8. This hearing will examine a claim that allegations of sexual abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State coach, may be false. Sandusky is currently serving a prison sentence for multiple counts of sexual abuse.
Details about the case are limited, but it is known that a man, identified in court documents, has come forward saying he was influenced by authorities. Further information about the case and the upcoming hearing can be found through other sources.
The outcome of the hearing is not yet known, and Sandusky's prison sentence remains in place for now.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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