Opinion: Sandusky verdict and future for Penn State
The author argues the Sandusky verdict is just yet not a cure for a broader tragedy. It weighs the impact on victims, Penn State, and Sandusky’s family, and questions potential NCAA penalties. It notes Penn State athletics profits and the reliance of non football programs on football revenue, urging careful consideration of punishment and healing for victims.
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Penn State faces civil suits after Sandusky trial results
The case shifts to university accountability as court actions look at how Penn State officials reported McQueary's 2001 account. Tim Curley and Gary Schultz face trial for alleged reporting failures, while ex-FBI director Louis Freeh's probe findings loom. Penn State President Rodney Erickson signals readiness to resolve civil claims privately to aid victims. Sandusky remains imprisoned awaiting sentencing, with life-term implications and ongoing legal proceedings affecting the university's leadership and future.
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Jason Kutulakis
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Classic golf tournament benefits local charities
The 2012 Rotary Desert Sun Golf Classic named Reins For Life of Dexter and the Conquistador Council Boy Scouts of America as primary beneficiaries. Funds support arena mirror systems for horseback therapy and a handicap chairlift for Camp Wehinapay’s pool, aiding thousands of scouts with disabilities. The PGA sanctioned 54 hole event runs July 19 to 22 at Spring River Golf Course.
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