BBMIf this was Paterno's grandson, or someone whose identify he knew, he could have checked checked with the parents to make sure the kid was okay and nothing happened.
Paterno can't independently verify what McQueary saw. McQueary isn't even giving him the details, understandably.
Paterno can't say, "This happened." He can only say, "McQueary said this happened." He doesn't have the ability to investigate it himself and to make a judgment.
I don't think she was allowed to visit with him, but I am wondering what in the world she was allowed to bring into the jail "from the outside" that Sandusky would be allowed to have? The way it works is you get money put into your account so you can buy the things you need from their commissary/ canteen whatever they call it there. ( I was a jail nurse for several years) Even razors, denture cups, etc is all avail for purchase and they give inmates a toothbrush, comb, bar of soap, etc when they first arrive. Nothing is allowed to be brought to the inmate, not even prescriptions. Maybe she brought in some sneakers, that would be allowed.
So now I am curious, what was in that bag???
Why is in-house reporting acceptable still in athletic departments and schools? Have we so soon forgotten the lessons from the Catholic Church's abuse cover-ups?
At the very least, even if something is reported to LE and there is no evidence, and/or a victim won't or can't talk, there will be a record of a report made. A paper trail. There will be something there on the record for the future when a victim might decide to come forward.
And at least the *attempt* is made to protect the child. And there is less chance for an in-house cover up.
It is simply unacceptable that people are okay with themselves and others doing the legal minimum required of them in cases where a child is at risk.
I'm not talking about the law. I'm talking about what's right.
BBM.
Nonsense. Laws in the 1600's allowed the burning of "witches." In the 1800's the law kept humans in the chains of slavery. During the 1930's and 40's, certain laws led 6 million people to their deaths due solely to their religion. In the 1950's, the law mandated the segregation of certain races. The law does not always determine what's right.
BBM
I very much disagree with what I bolded above.
Joe Paterno was the head, and figurative CEO, of a highly profitable, multi million dollar business called The Penn State Football Program. Forget any moral obligations, forget protecting the children of Happy Valley, Joe Paterno had a fiduciary responsibility to investigate ANY matter that would negatively impact the bottom line for his profit center.
It's called protecting the brand.
I am confident in saying the case is the same at PSU. JP knew what he relayed to admin would likely not be reported to authorities - and he knew his obligations under the law. He did the very least possible to protect PSU football, the university and himself.
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I worked for public schools for 31+ years. From the late 60's on, there were very strict rules regarding reporting of child abuse. You had to go directly to the guidance counselor who was the mandated reporter for a specific child. If one were to call the police, they would go directly to the counselor or the principal.
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on In Session the defense co council just stated they are going for ineffective council because of the main defense lawyers comments to the press.... no the die of heart attack one.. per say but the comment he made as to why JS went on bob costas show..
smh
I haven't posted or kept current on this topic for several months but I remain curious about the principal at victim #1's high school. Back in November she seemed (almost) immune to news coverage/scrutiny.
I'm also curious about how things will turn out for Graham Spanier. He apparently remains a tenured, paid professor at Penn State, taking a yearlong sabbatical to work on National Security. He's currently suing Penn State for copies of emails uncovered by Louis Freeh . . . something about "the humane thing to do" (a possible reference to Jerry Sandusky).
Then there's Tim Curley - still on administrative PAID leave?
Gary Schultz - back into retirement and receiving $28,000 a month in pension (roughly $331,000 a year).
I assume Jerry Sandusky will continue to receive his $58,000 a year pension.