Judge denies latest appeal by Sandusky
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Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a judge issued an opinion detailing her reasons for denying convicted serial child abuser Jerry Sandusky's most recent petition for post-conviction relief.
"The evidence of this years-long, horrific abuse was extensive, and Jerry Sandusky's repeated attempts to overturn his conviction do not change the facts or diminish the harm inflicted on his victims," Attorney General Sunday said.
The opinion was written by Judge Maureen Skerda, who served the 37th Judicial District that included Warren County.
Sandusky was convicted in 2012 of sexually abusing numerous children he accessed through the former coach's Second Mile charity and sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison.
Since his conviction, Sandusky has filed numerous appeals. The state courts have repeatedly rejected his challenges to his conviction.
In his latest Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) proceeding, Sandusky sought relief based on an alleged recantation by one of his victims. Although the PRCA Court provided an opportunity to present evidence supporting the claim, he ultimately withdrew it. The court formally dismissed the PRCA petition.
During those proceedings, the Commonwealth challenged the alleged recantation and presented an offer of proof outlining rebuttal evidence, including testimony from six witnesses and additional evidence.
Senior Deputy Attorneys General Cari Mahler and Jaime Keating are representing the Commonwealth in the PCRA appeal.