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Former Penn State Nittany Lions assistant coach Jerry Sandusky’s attorney wants all the charges against his client to be dismissed. Lawyer Joseph Amendola has argued that some of the charges are general and non-specific in the pre-trial motion.
He also said that the defense cannot be prepared for them. In addition, he argued that the statute of limitations has run out on charges for eight of the 12 alleged victims.
Amendola also argued that charges for one alleged victim, who is unidentified, cannot be sustained. He argues that the charges were based on the testimony of former assistant coach Mike McQueary.
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There was no indication from Judge John M. Cleland on the latest motions. Jury selection is expected to begin on May 14th.
The defense wants more time to continue to interview witnesses and prepare experts. Cleland denied a request to move the May 14th date back to February 29th.
Sandusky had worked at the school from 1969 through 1999. He also served as a graduate assistant with his alma mater in 1966.
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After spending two seasons away from the program, Sandusky returned to University Park, Pennsylvania as their defensive line coach in 1969. Then, he was the Nittany Lions linebackers coach from 1970 through 1976.
He finally was the Nittany Lions defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 1977 through 1999.
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