Was there every really any chance that he would?

Was there every really any chance that he would?

I still don't know how he could possibly have a successful defense without him on the stand, unless the old "protect penn state" happens to the jury.l

If he is acquitted the federal government will step in and correct the situation.

One of the jurors called in sick on the last day. Her replacement is a recent PSU grad, Sandusky spoke at her graduation. Combined with Sandusky not testifying, can't help but sense something shady in the air.

I still don't know how he could possibly have a successful defense without him on the stand, unless the old "protect penn state" happens to the jury.l

 

Frankly, the defense was, first, to intimidate the witnesses (but that didn't seem to work) and, second, hope that the jury won't convict (which is still possible). Otherwise, it doesn't seem that they ever denied that the contact occurred.

 

If he is acquitted the federal government will step in and correct the situation.

Yup, they have him flying over state lines for rape. If the PSU jury finds his innocent they will finally be confirmed as the laughing stock of the country.

http://deadspin.com/5919859/pedobear-shows...sanduskys-trial

Yup, they have him flying over state lines for rape. If the PSU jury finds his innocent they will finally be confirmed as the laughing stock of the country.

 

Unless those charges are included in this case.

Double jeopardy gets really tricky in these cases. I think Sandusky gets convicted of something in this trial.

Unless those charges are included in this case.

 

This is a state-level trial for now. Crossing state borders would have to be a federal charge, if I understand it correctly.

This is a state-level trial for now. Crossing state borders would have to be a federal charge, if I understand it correctly.

You do. And the Feds have already made noise about bringing charges against him. If he's in jail for life thanks to the state they probably won't bother, but it sure seems like they probably have a case sitting there waiting.

Its complicated. Something across state lines should almost always be federal jurisdiction. But there is a possibility that there was some state law "illegal transportation of a minor" that could potentially bar the federal claim. Without seeing a federal complaint, its impossible to guess whether double jeopardy would be a problem.

 

I also wouldnt be so sure that the federal govt will be the knight in shining armor. 2nd Mile had a lot of rich/famous people, the govt doesnt always want to go down that rabbit hole. Or at least not during an election year.

Its complicated. Something across state lines should almost always be federal jurisdiction. But there is a possibility that there was some state law "illegal transportation of a minor" that could potentially bar the federal claim. Without seeing a federal complaint, its impossible to guess whether double jeopardy would be a problem.

 

I also wouldnt be so sure that the federal govt will be the knight in shining armor. 2nd Mile had a lot of rich/famous people, the govt doesnt always want to go down that rabbit hole. Or at least not during an election year.

 

Double jeopardy doesn't apply to different sovereigns. Regardless of the state laws, the federal suit can continue.

Yeah I was confusing multiple counts (substantially related) with 2 sovereign entities.

 

Im not a criminal lawyer so I should have researched it first.

Judge has thrown out 3 of the 51 remaining counts, so the jury is going to get to deliberate "only" 48 counts.

It gets worse.

 

His adopted son says he was a victim.

It gets worse.

 

His adopted son says he was a victim.

I really thought it couldn't get any worse. It did.

It gets worse.

 

His adopted son says he was a victim.

 

Good Lord.

 

I just read that he was prepared to testify. I can't fathom why he wasn't called.

Good Lord.

 

I just read that he was prepared to testify. I can't fathom why he wasn't called.

 

He probably came forward after the prosecution rested. He would have been used if Sandusky testified to how much he cared about his children, etc.

From the Tribune article:

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-...0,6833033.story

 

The session began with Judge John Cleland giving final instructions to jurors ahead of the deliberations, telling them a sex abuse conviction must be based on more than whether a child "feels uncomfortable."

 

"The critical issue is not that the child feels uncomfortable ... the issue is not what the child felt, the issue is what the adult intended," he said.

 

That instruction definitely favors Sandusky.

From the Tribune article:

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-...0,6833033.story

 

 

 

That instruction definitely favors Sandusky.

What a bunch of s***.

From the Tribune article:

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-...0,6833033.story

 

 

 

That instruction definitely favors Sandusky.

That depends, is it "uncomfortable" to be forcibly raped?

That instruction definitely favors Sandusky.

 

Nah, no way to apply any innocent intention behind the things he's accused of.

He probably came forward after the prosecution rested. He would have been used if Sandusky testified to how much he cared about his children, etc.

 

That has to be it, but I wonder if he could still have been called to rebut similar testimony from the wife.

I read a tweet last night saying he told the grand jury initially that he was not abused so if he were to testify otherwise it could lead to perjury charges