Sandusky posts bond, released from jail

BELLEFONTE, Pa. --

Ex-Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky has posted $250,000 bail after spending a night in jail following his arrest on additional child sex abuse charges.

Court records show Sandusky posted bail using $200,000 in real estate holdings and a $50,000 certified check provided by wife Dorothy.

--Statement from Dottie Sandusky - Dec. 8, 2011--

Sandusky, 67, of State College, was arrested by agents from the Attorney General's Office and Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday as part of an ongoing grand jury investigation.

The former Penn State assistant football coach accused of molesting and sexually assaulting ten boys on and off campus. He is charged with four counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and two counts of unlawful contact with a minor, all first-degree felonies that are each punishable by up to 20 years in prison and $25,000 fines if convicted.


In addition, he is charged with one count of indecent assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of children, all third-degree felonies each punishable by up to seven years in prison and $15,000 fines if convicted.


Sandusky is also charged with one count of indecent assault and two counts of corruption of minors, all first-degree misdemeanors each punishable by up to five years in prison and $10,000 fines if convicted.


A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Centre County Courthouse. Senior Magisterial District Judge Robert E. Scott from Westmoreland County, has been assigned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to handle the matter.


Stay with 6 News, WJACTV.com and WJACTV.com Mobile for continuing coverage.