Child Sex Fiend Jerry Sandusky Insists He's Innocent In Shocking Courtroom Outburst
Aug. 12 2016, Published 3:57 p.m. ET
Penn State sex monster Jerry Sandusky was back in court in Pennsylvania today, begging a judge to give him a new trial and a chance at freedom!
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Sandusky was convicted of abusing 10 boys at Penn State in 2012, and is serving a 30-to-60-year sentence.
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He came to court in Pennsylvania on August 12 — accompanied by his wife, Dottie — to ask a judge to grant him a retrial.
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Sandusky maintains his innocence, calling the allegations against him "dirty and disgusting."
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
In an emotional hour-long address to the court, he claimed his former lawyer, Joseph Amendola, was to blame for putting him behind bars.
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Sandusky said Amendola pressured him into an interview with Bob Costas just before his trial, and the decision sealed his fate. He said, ""I had no idea what was going to happen. I thought maybe they were just going to tape my response of my innocence. Amendola didn't suggest any questions they might ask."
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
He also blamed Amendola for telling the jury he would testify in the case, but then reversing course as the trial continued.
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Ultimately, Sandusky insisted that the child sex claims were "something that I never would have thought of, and something that I never did with anybody."
Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky Appears In Court For Appeals Hearing On His Child Sex Abuse Conviction
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The judge has allowed Sandusky three days to present his arguments for a new trial.
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A spokesperson for Attorney General Kathleen Kane said they will "vigorously" fight to attempt that from happening.
Sandusky hearing
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