What started with Penn State has now grown to include Syracuse University. An emerging pattern of abuse, lies, controversy, and cover-ups has grown into a media monster that rivals the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal that captured the attention of the American public nearly one decade ago. As the details of the Penn State and […]
The Penn State Scandal Pt. 3: Former FBI Director to Lead Probe into Leadership
This morning, the Penn State board of trustees held a press conference in Philadelphia to announce its sponsorship of an independent investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. The investigation will focus on the University’s handling of the situation, as well as the policies in place for addressing such matters. The board hired Pennsylvania […]
In the Wake of Penn State: Girls HS Basketball Coach Accused of Fondling Players Pleads Guilty
Jerry Sandusky isn’t the only coach faced with recent charges of child molestation. Andrew Schwan, a former girls’ high school basketball coach accused of fondling two players in 2009, pleaded guilty to misconduct of a public officer on Monday. Schwan was the head coach of the Park-Audubon girls’ basketball team in Audubon, MN. Both Schwan […]
The Penn State Scandal: Part 1
The controversy surrounding Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky has been dominating the headlines in recent weeks. Many have heard the graphic details surrounding Sandusky’s criminal charges, as well as the allegations surrounding Paterno. However, no thorough legal analysis of the situation has been published. Appelman Law Firm has teamed up with various experts in the […]
