Penn State Accuser Disputes Defense's Approach

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP-Excite

By MARK SCOLFORO

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A newly hired lawyer for a high school student described by prosecutors as a sexual abuse victim of former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky said Tuesday that he has been distressed to hear Sandusky's attorney dispute the charges.

Slade McLaughlin said his client stands by the allegations and sees the strategy by defense attorney Joe Amendola as putting victims on trial instead of Sandusky.

The grand jury report, issued Nov. 5 when Sandusky was charged with 40 criminal counts, accused Sandusky of fondling and repeated instances of oral sex after they met about five years ago through The Second Mile, a charity for disadvantaged youths Sandusky founded.

"I can only say it was emotionally devastating," said McLaughlin, who also represents the boy's mother. "It was someone he trusted. It was someone he believed had his best interests at heart. What's even more distressing to him and his family is Sandusky's lawyer is out there saying Victim No. 1 is a liar; he's made all this up."


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[DallasNE]

1. Sandusky's Lawyer Sounds Like Herman Cain

Going after the victim with guns blasing, especially digging for possible dirt.

[rhett o rick]

2. Sandusky's bail should be revoked. He is a danger to the community. nm