'Serial child molester' Denny Hastert confirms to judge he sexually abused boys - while brave victim steps forward to detail abuse and reveals himself as the younger brother of disgraced speaker's protege
Scott Cross, brother of former GOP leader Tom Cross, identified himself as one of the five teenage boys Dennis Hastert 'abused as wrestling coach'
Cross, now 53, claims he was 17 when Hastert removed his pants and performed a sex act on him after practice
Until now, Cross and three other alleged victims have been anonymous
His brother Rep Tom Cross 'was Hastert's political protege' but 'knew nothing about his brother's abuse', court heard
Rep Cross led Illinois' GOP from 2002 to 2013
Hastert, 74, pleaded guilty to paying $1.7m hush money to a former student
The man who received the payment was 'abused by Hastert at school'
Jury has heard he abused 5 boys as a coach in Illinois decades ago
Due to statute of limitations, Hastert is not charged with sexual abuse
The former US Speaker signed a plea deal that asks for six months in jail
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