If you have friends in State College that knew js was committing crimes, you might urge them to contact the authorities. There are still several investigations taking place - most involving the second mile, as well as the failings of the CYS and DPW agencies. You know, the ones that allowed js to adopt 5 children and foster dozens of others.
None of these entities have anything to do with Joe Paterno and very little to do with the University.
As to Joe - many believe he DID hang on too long, but not at all due to what you cite. I think many fans were unhappy with his offensive play calling, and his refusal to travel to recruit in his later years. The “culture” he created and maintained was always one of excellence - especially in the classroom.
If Joe was so powerful, how did he get fired?
The people I know in Happy Valley heard the same rumors as most everyone else they say, and it was going on for a long time I understand. Rumors are not evidence, yet there were rumors for a long while.
There is no doubt that Paterno should have resigned before 2000 or earlier. Why hang on? I understand that they suggested to him that he retire, yet he refused. IMO, if he didn’t know then it is correct that he was out of touch and too old to be anything but a figure head, if he did know then what. You cannot have it both ways.