New Sandusky Allegation: Child Porn

Feds reportedly find images on his computer
By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff
Posted Aug 11, 2012 6:33 AM CDT
New Sandusky Allegation: Child Porn
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, pictured here on June 18, 2012, is now being investigated for links to a possible child pornography ring.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

As if the Jerry Sandusky child-rape scandal were not bad enough, now the US Postal Service and Justice Department are investigating whether the former Penn State assistant coach was involved in a child-porn ring, reports CBS News. Investigators have apparently dug up child pornography on Sandusky's computer, although they say the images are not of any of the children Sandusky abused. The network's sources have conflicting information on whether Sandusky is alleged to have shared the images with others.

"I haven't heard a thing about this latest allegation," said Sandusky's lawyer. "Jerry continues to maintain his innocence. We think the allegation is ridiculous." In addition, investigators have found "seductive letters" on Sandusky's computer, sent to six or seven victims, along with gifts, encouraging them to visit him from across state lines. (More Jerry Sandusky stories.)

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