The statements are not contradictory. They asked to interview Paterno, he said, (through his lawyer) he was willing to talk but not now.
Yet he had no problem interviewing with Sally Jenkins at that same time, also with a biographer.
Once again JoePa turned his back on Sandusky’s victims in order to try and protect his “legacy”.
(Interesting that the Joepologists somehow fail to mention this)
And yet that isn't what Freeh put in his report nor is it what he stated in his presser. He said they weren't able to interview Paterno prior to his death although he expressed willingness. Did Paterno defer the interview until later or did Freeh's team, or was it simply a matter of timing? It doesn't seem that any of us can say with certainty.