Key events of Penn State sex scandal

By davisca4

  • 15 Years of Accused Abuse

    1994-2009 is the period of time that Sandusky is accused of 8 counts of child molestation.

  • Witness to crime

    According to CNN, Penn State 28 year old graduate assistant, Mike McQueary walks into the locker room and sees a naked 10 year old boy being subjected to anal intercourse by a naked Sandusky.

  • Arrest

    Sandusky arrested on 40 criminal counts of child molestation.

  • Paterno retires

    Head football coach, Joe Paterno announces he will retire at the end of the season.

  • Court

    Sandusky has first court hearing and is charged with 4 counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and two counts of unlawful contact with a minor.

  • Paterno's Death

    Joe Paternno passes away at age 85 due to lung cancer.