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Judge refuses to delay Jerry Sandusky's trial

A judge has denied a request from former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky to delay the June 5 start of his child sex-abuse trial. Judge John Cleland on Monday morning denied defense attorney Joe Amendola's request for more time to prepare his defense. Now, with the judge's ruling, Sandusky's ...

New Penn State Trustee member critical of Governor Tom Corbett

State College, Pa. -- Newly-elected Penn State Trustee, Anthony Lubrano, says Governor Tom Corbett played a major role in the firing of Joe Paterno.

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PSU Trustee believes Governor Corbett played major role in firing of Joe Paterno

PSU Trustee Anthony Lubrano believes Governor Tom Corbett had a major role in Joe Paterno's firing.

Abuse survivors speak out about disturbing trend of child sex crimes

In the wake of the child sex abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky that rocked West-central Pennsylvania, 6News sat down with advocates and abuse survivors to take a closer look at the troubling trend in our region. Cambria County native Matt Bodenschatz kept his abuse as a child secret, until the ...

Woman pricked by hypodermic needle in shoe on display in Centre County mall

Police are working to figure out how a hypodermic needle ended up in a shoe sold inside the Nittany Mall earlier this month. Officers with the State College Police Department said they were called by a woman who said that she was pricked by a needle while trying on a ...

The Second Mile considering option to release programs.

State College, Pa. -- The embattled organization founded by Jerry Sandusky, The Second Mile, has struggled in recent months to survive. 6 News has learned negotiations are underway for another youth-based organization to take over many of the charity’s services and possibly its assets. Earlier this year it ...

Judge holds closed door status hearing with prosecutors, Sandusky defense attorney

State prosecutors and Jerry Sandusky’s defense attorney met with presiding Judge John Cleland for more than two hours at a closed door status conference hearing inside the Centre County courthouse on Wednesday morning. Defense attorney Joe Amendola filed a new court motion, asking the judge to drop nearly all of ...

TIMELINE: Chronological look at the case against Jerry Sandusky

A chronological look at the case against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, based on a grand jury report in Pennsylvania state court. Some key dates in Penn State football history are included. Sandusky has been charged with 40 criminal counts, accusing him of serial sex abuse of ...

Major parking changes anticipated in State College through 2018

Borough officials were notified about anticipated repairs and upgrades to parking facilities, including plans for a new $20 million garage, at a council workshop on Monday night. Parking Manager Charles DeBow outlined a timeframe for work at several sites throughout downtown State College, which he said are necessary because ...

Tractor-trailer full of used oil filters overturns on I-80 in Centre Co.

A tractor-trailer hauling used oil filters overturned in Interstate 80 in Centre County early Friday, causing an oily mess for crews and a headache for drivers. Police said there were no major injuries. Investigators said the tractor-trailer couldn’t make the turn and spilled its cargo of used ...

Trial continues for man accused of assaulting 4-week-old son

The trial of a man accused of assaulting his infant son continued on Friday. Brandon Stimer, 27, is accused of causing six fractures to his 4-week-old son's legs and arm. The trial began Thursday in Centre County Court. Friday's Centre Daily Times reports that prosecutors tried to establish that Stimer ...

Judge hands down mixed ruling on Sandusky subpoena saga

Jerry Sandusky is getting some of the information his lawyers sought through subpoenas, but the judge isn't allowing the broad requests for all information related to accusers in his child sexual abuse case. An order issued by Judge John Cleland on Thursday gives Sandusky access to reports or documents regarding ...

Judge grants Sandusky attorney access to some information

Bellefonte, Pa -- Jerry Sandusky’s defense team is getting some of the information they requested through subpoenas. Judge John Cleland promised a quick decision after Wednesday’s hearing in Bellefonte, a day later he issued several rulings. Attorney Joe Amendola will receive some information related to the accusers in ...

No ruling made on Sandusky's request to postpone trial

The judge in Jerry Sandusky's criminal trial says he'll decide what information the defense is entitled to from schools, child services agencies and others, but didn't rule right away. Judge John Cleland also didn't immediately rule Wednesday on a defense request to delay the start of trial, currently scheduled for ...

National advocacy group urges judge to seal Sandusky accuser subpoenas

In the midst of a frenzy of court filings in the Centre County courthouse on Tuesday, the National Center for Victims of Crime filed a brief urging presiding Judge John Cleland to squash or seal all subpoenas seeking information for the eight-known victims allegedly abused by Jerry Sandusky. NCVC ...

Troopers identify driver killed in wrong-way crash on I-99 in Centre Co.

One man died in a violent crash on Interstate 99 near State College on Tuesday afternoon. Pennsylvania state troopers said 68-year-old Earl Ripka was driving a Suzuki sedan down the Atherton Street onramp then made a U-turn and started driving north in the southbound lanes. Within seconds, Ripka crashed head-on ...

McQueary to file whistleblower lawsuit against Penn State

Court documents obtained by 6News Tuesday afternoon show that former wide receiver coach Mike McQueary intends to file a civil lawsuit against Penn State University, nearly seven months after he was placed on administrative leave in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The notice, filed ...

Tattoo used to track down man who attacked Centre County teens

Police are crediting concerned neighbors, a generous business owner and vigilant victims for the quick arrest of the man accused of robbing and assaulting a group of teens Saturday evening. Spring Township Police Chief Dave King told 6 News that four boys were hiking through the Greens Valley Road ...

AG changes timeline of Victim 2 shower room sex allegation against Jerry Sanduksy

Within hours of three state agencies filing documents requesting that a judge seal motions to quash subpoenas, prosecutors from the Attorney General’s office filed an amendment to change the year of a bombshell sexual encounter allegation that cost Penn State’s legendary football coach his job. Attorneys representing the Pennsylvania ...

Former PSU professor files federal lawsuit over firing

David Celanto told 6News that the recent scandal brewing on the University Park campus prompted him to file a lawsuit, claiming he lost his job when he spoke up about problems with the architecture program. Celanto said he lost his job last April as an Assistant Professor of Architecture ...