Everybody involved with Penn State University probably dreams of a morning where they wake up and the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal is behind them. Unfortunately, the lottery being held for tickets to the former coach's preliminary hearing shows the story that's rocked the school is far from over.
Ed Mahon of the Centre Daily Times provides the details on what's sure to be a chaotic day in State College.
Members of the general public who want to watch Jerry Sandusky’s preliminary hearing on Dec. 13 can enter a lottery for one of the available seats in the courtroom, Centre County Court officials announced Monday.
The county said it will not allow anyone who does not register in advance to attend the preliminary hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the county’s largest courtroom, Courtroom 1.
Sandusky was charged following an extended Grand Jury inquiry into the claims. While he's already been found guilty in the court of public opinion, the founder of The Second Mile charity still has the right to explain his case to a jury.
It's a trial which will dominate headlines for weeks once it officially begins as Sandusky's lawyer, Joseph Amendola, has said his client will not be entering a guilty plea.
Since Centre County was forced to set up a lottery system for tickets, you can tell people have not become bored or disinterested in the story yet. Sandusky is partly to blame for the ongoing media frenzy after doing interviews with NBC and the New York Times.
Even though some people may question Sandusky's recent tactics, he really has nothing to lose by speaking out. The general public already thinks he's a monster, so his image can't be damaged any further by trying to tell his side of the story.
But by doing so, he keeps Penn State in the news for past negativity instead of all the positive steps it's been making in recent weeks.
Nobody knows exactly how long the trial will last but since it appears Sandusky plans on fighting the charges until the bitter end, it could be awhile. And Penn State will have to have its damage control team prepared for the duration because who knows what new information may arise.
After being rightfully criticized for their painfully slow response and lack of transparency when the shocking news first broke, the administration at Penn State has been doing a much better job lately. That said, it's a group of officials in for another big test over the next couple months.
There's already enough rebuilding to do on the public relations side. The school doesn't need any more setbacks.
One thing is certain: The end of the Sandusky story is not yet in sight.
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