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Sandusky sentenced in Penn State scandal

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County (Pa.) Courthouse in Bellefonte on Oct. 9 for sentencing in his child sex abuse case.
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County (Pa.) Courthouse in Bellefonte on Oct. 9 for sentencing in his child sex abuse case.
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Jerry Sandusky, 68, was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison in the scandal that brought shame to Penn State and led to football coach Joe Paterno's downfall.
Jerry Sandusky, 68, was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison in the scandal that brought shame to Penn State and led to football coach Joe Paterno's downfall.
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Sentencing took place in the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa.
Sentencing took place in the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa.
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A defiant Sandusky gave a rambling statement in which he denied the allegations and talked about his life in prison and the pain of being away from his family.
A defiant Sandusky gave a rambling statement in which he denied the allegations and talked about his life in prison and the pain of being away from his family.
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Members of the media photograph Jerry Sandusky's arrival at the courthouse for sentencing.
Members of the media photograph Jerry Sandusky's arrival at the courthouse for sentencing.
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Joe Amendola, attorney for Jerry Sandusky, arrives for a pre-sentencing hearing at the Centre County Courthouse on Oct. 8 in Bellefonte, Pa.
Joe Amendola, attorney for Jerry Sandusky, arrives for a pre-sentencing hearing at the Centre County Courthouse on Oct. 8 in Bellefonte, Pa.
Matt Rourke, AP
Dottie Sandusky, the wife of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, attends the sentencing of her husband on Oct. 9.
Dottie Sandusky, the wife of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, attends the sentencing of her husband on Oct. 9.
Gene J. Puskar, AP
Judge John Cleland sentenced Jerry Sandusky to 30 to 60 years in prison. Under Pennsylvania law, Sandusky cannot be released on parole before the minimum term is up.
Judge John Cleland sentenced Jerry Sandusky to 30 to 60 years in prison. Under Pennsylvania law, Sandusky cannot be released on parole before the minimum term is up.
Gene J. Puskar, AP
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