[Tupelo]

I have followed the Penn State scandal for a week or so now and something is kinda nagging me. Has Sandusky been tried yet? I know he is guilty because the media and the Internet told me so. But has he been tried yet?
Just curious.

[Shannon]

Such a witty comment. He's been tried in the court of public opinion. Read the article, specifically the parts where Sandusky admits to showering with children and maybe you too will be able to form an opinion.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"But has he been tried yet?"

He was indicted by a grand jury. He is set to go to trial. You can say all you want about a ham sandwich could get indicted by a grand jury, but read the grand jury transcripts. McQuarry testified under oath that he witnessed Sandusky anally raping what looked to be a 10 year old boy. If he's lying, he can be charged with perjury and go to jail himself. He apparently was very emotional while on the stand giving his testimony.

There is other stuff in the grand jury transcripts. Sure, he's innocent until proven guilty in our court of law. It doesn't mean that the rest of us can't read and use our brains to figure out this guy is a pedophile.

[yldstrk]

yeah you’re funny. Would that you gave the priests in the Catholic church so much leeway

[04-Bravo]

In high-profile cases like this, the accused often get lawyers and proclaim their innocence. Bill Clinton said he never had sex with “that woman.” Michael Vick said he was looking forward to proving his innocence.

Part of it might be the defense lawyers themselves, who know they stand to make a lot of money if the case drags on and goes to trial. They would be biting the hand that feeds them if they said, “Well, of course you’re guilty, so let’s just plea-bargain and get it over with.”

Part of it might be the lesson from the O.J. Simpson trial: You can get away with murder if you get a good lawyer.

[Colofornian]

I have followed the Penn State scandal for a week or so now and something is kinda nagging me. Has Sandusky been tried yet? I know he is guilty because the media and the Internet told me so. But has he been tried yet? Just curious.

Hey, as long as you're consistent on this, bud.

O.J. Simpson. Did you "go to bat" for him pre-trial in your convos with friends, family & strangers? No?

Oh. I thought not.

How about Osama bin Laden for the 9/11 attacks? I know he was tried in abstentia starting Feb 5, 2001 for OTHER crimes...but not for 9/11.

Hitler wasn't tried, either, ya know. I hope you haven't bashed the media over its bashings of Hitler these past 75 years!

[fortheDeclaration]

No, Sandusky hasn't been tried yet, but he has admitted to showering with boys and 'horsing around' with them.

But I am sure that isn't enough for you to make a moral decision regarding him.