child sex abuse

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where "JoePa" knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship.

A place where character came first, championships second.

Behind it all, however, was an ugly secret that ran counter to everything the revered coach stood for.

The alleged child sex abuse charges at Penn State are prompting new federal and state legislation that could expand who is required to report suspected child abuse.

But some doctors and child protection officials are skeptical.

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Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky will be in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing in his child sex abuse case.

But the scandal isn't confined to the university. A high school, and town, 35 miles away, are facing questions too.

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After an emotional week of revelations, the Penn State football team took the field on Saturday for the first time without its longtime coach Joe Paterno.

A child sex abuse scandal involving a former coach has rocked the campus in State College, Pa.

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SAN ANGELO — A Texas jury convicted polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs of child sexual assault Thursday in a case stemming from two young followers he took as brides in what his church calls "spiritual marriages."

The 55-year-old head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints stood stone-faced as the verdict was read.

Jeffs, who acted as his own attorney, faces up to life in prison.

The jury went immediately into sentencing proceedings. They had deliberated on a verdict for more than three hours.

Bernard Baran Justice Committee

There are many highlights on the schedule of the 23rd annual Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival, but one of the biggest is the World Premiere of Daniel Alexander's documentary Freeing Bernie Baran.