PSU Scandal Statements
Paterno family statement after NCAA issues sanctions against Penn State
"Sexual abuse is reprehensible, especially when it involves children, and no one starting with Joe Paterno condones or minimizes it. The horrific acts committed by Jerry Sandusky shock the conscience of every decent human being. How Sandusky was able to get away with his crimes for so long ...
Governor Corbett Comments on NCAA Penalties Against Penn State University
Governor Tom Corbett today issued the following statement in response to the NCAA's penalties against Penn State University: "The appalling actions of a few people have brought us once again into the national spotlight. We have taken a monster off the streets and while we will never ...
Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors Statement on Penn State
July 23, 2012 "We must begin first and foremost, by again expressing our great sorrow for all of those whose lives have been so grievously harmed by the series of failures at Penn State University, particularly the lives of the young victims and their families. Since November 2011, ...
PSU President Erickson's statement regarding NCAA consent decree
Monday, July 23, 2012 "The tragedy of child sexual abuse that occurred at our University altered the lives of innocent children. Today, as every day, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims of Mr. Sandusky and all other victims of child abuse. Against this backdrop, ...
Statements from Penn State Acting Athletic Director Dave Joyner and Head Coach Bill O'Brien
Monday, July 23, 2012 Statement by Acting Athletic Director David Joyner "The Freeh Report concluded that individuals at Penn State University entrusted to positions of authority, shunned their basic responsibility to protect children, and innocent children suffered as a result. Our hearts go out to the victims of this ...
UNEDITED: Reaction from NCAA, Paternos, AG & attorneys about Freeh report
NEWS RELEASE FROM ATTORNEYS FOR DR. GRAHAM SPANIER: 07/12/2012 STATEMENT CONCERNING FREEH REPORT ON BEHALF OF DR. GRAHAM SPANIER, BY HON. TIMOTHY K. LEWIS, SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS, LLP, AND PETER F. VAIRA, VAIRA AND RILEY: "As a former Federal Judge and a former United States Attorney, we appreciate ...
UNEDITED: July 12, 2012 Statements from Penn State University leadership and the Board of Trustees
Statement from University leadership and the Board of Trustees: Freeh report released to public Thursday morning, July 12, 2012 Today with the report released by Judge Louis Freeh, the Penn State Board of Trustees delivered on the commitment we made last November when we engaged Judge Freeh to conduct an ...
UNEDITED: Penn State statement on Sandusky verdict
Today Penn State learned that a verdict was reached in the case of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Gerald Sandusky. Mr. Sandusky was found guilty of 45 of the 48 charges filed against him. The legal process has spoken and we have tremendous respect for the men who came forward ...
Statement from Dottie Sandusky - Dec. 8, 2011
I want to thank our children, our family, our extended family of former Second Mile participants, and all our friends for standing by us through these difficult times. Jerry and I want to express our sorrow for all the hurt that has come to those who ...
Statement from The Second Mile - Dec. 7, 2011
In the wake of the tragic events that have come to light over the last several weeks, The Second Mile has lost significant financial support. Therefore, The Second Mile will implement a reduction in staff to put the organization in a better position to preserve programs. Earlier today, some Second ...
READ: President Erickson's complete remarks
Friday, November 11, 2011 Rodney A. Erickson Remarks President's Report Nittany Lion Inn Ballroom, 9:45 a.m. Thank you, Chairman Garban, I am honored and humbled by your appointment of me as president. I want to thank you for placing your confidence in me-and the other members of Penn State's ...
Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees Statement
The Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University is outraged by the horrifying details contained in the Grand Jury Report. As parents, alumni and members of the Penn State Community, our hearts go out to all of those impacted by these terrible events, especially the tragedies involving children and their ...
Spanier Issues Statement
It has been my great privilege and honor to serve Penn State for more than 25 years, including the past 16 as president. I have said before that the position I occupy is the dream job in American higher education, and I am proud of what we have all done ...
Paterno retirement statement
"I am absolutely devastated by the developments in this case. I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief. I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with one clear goal in mind: To serve the best interests of ...
Paterno releases statement on Sandusky case
Statement from Joe Paterno involving Jerry Sandusky Arrest: "If true, the nature and amount of charges made are very shocking to me and all Penn Staters. While I did what I was supposed to with the one charge brought to my attention, like anyone else involved I can't help but ...
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