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Jerry Sandusky speaks out from Jail (audio); Sentencing hearing set for Tues for ex Penn State coach

by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 2:38 am | updated: 10/09/12 2:38 am

Jerry Sandusky has spoken out on the eve of his sentencing hearing despite not taking the stand in his defense at trial and having the opportunity to do so tomorrow. Sandusky will be sentenced tomorrow on the 45 guilty counts related to the child sex abuse case that has riled State College. He spoke from jail today to Penn State's student run radio station which first played the recorded message. Listen Below.

Sandusky declared his innocence in the entire case, somehow blaming his conviction on a mass conspiracy committed by everyone from the accusers, to the media, 'the system', the investigators, etc. He accused others of perpetuating lies and allegations for some kind of personal gain on his behalf. Tomorrow, he will have the chance to address the court in a plea for leniency. The nature of his crimes warrant a sentence that could be long enough to put Sandusky in prison for the rest of his life. He is 68.

	Jerry Sandusky Statement from Jail on eve of sentencing - Jerry Sandusky - courtesy of Penn State ComRadio
	Jerry Sandusky issued this statement from jail on the eve of his sentencing for his child sex abuse case. Sandusky spoke to the Penn State student run radio station. http://psucommedia.com/comradio

Transcript of the statement:
"Iâ€™m responding to the worst loss of my life. First, I looked at myself. Over and over, I asked why? Why didnâ€™t we have a fair opportunity to prepare for trial? Why have so many people suffered as a result of false allegations? Whatâ€™s the purpose? Maybe it will help others; some vulnerable children who could be abused, might not be because of all the publicity. That would be nice, but Iâ€™m not sure about it. I would cherish the opportunity to become a candle for others, as they have been a light for me. They could take away my life, they could make me out as a monster, they could treat me as a monster, but they canâ€™t take away my heart. In my heart, I know I did not do these alleged disgusting acts. My wife has been my only sex partner that was after marriage. Our love continues. A young man who was dramatic a veteran accuser, and always sought attention, started everything. He was joined by a well-orchestrated effort of the media, investigators, the system, Penn State, psychologists, civil attorneys and other accusers. They won. Iâ€™ve wondered what they really won: Attention, financial gain, prestigeâ€¦ will all be temporary. Before you blame me, as others have, look at everything and everybody. Look at the preparation for the trial and the trial. Compare it to others. Think about what happened. Why, and who made it happen? Evaluate the accusers and their families. Realize they didnâ€™t come out of isolation. The accusers were products of many more people and experiences than me. Look at their confidants and their honesty. Think about how easy it was for them to turn on me given the information, attention and potential perks. I never labeled or put down them or their families. I tried and I cared, then asked for the same. Please realize all came to the Second Mile because of issues. Some of those may remain. We will continue to fight. We didnâ€™t lose the proven facts, evidence, accurate locations and times. Anything can be said. We lost to speculation and stories that were influenced by people who wanted to convict me. We must fight unfairness and consistency and dishonesty. People need to be portrayed for who they really are. Weâ€™ve not been complainers. When we couldnâ€™t have kids, we adopted. When we didnâ€™t have time to prepare for a trial, we still gave it our best. We will fight for another chance. We have given many second chances, and now weâ€™ll ask for one. It will take more than our effort. Justice will have to be more than just a word; fairness more than just a dream. It will take others: somebody apolitical with the courage to listen, to think about the unfairness, to have the guts to stand up and take the road less traveled. I ask for the strength to handle everything and willingness to surrender only to God, regardless of the outcome."