Jerry Sandusky case: Who’s who
Former FBI Director Louis B. Freeh on Thursday released his report on the investigation of the actions of Penn State in the case of child abuse committed by former football coach Jerry Sandusky.
More: Paterno and others failed, and failed badly, Freeh says (William Thomas Cain / Getty Images)
Jerry Sandusky, then defensive coordinator at Penn State, is carried from the field by Penn State players after they defeated Texas A&M in the 1999 Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Sandusky was convicted on June 22 of 45 counts of child sexual abuse.
More: Jerry Sandusky convicted, could face life imprisonment (Eric Gay / Associated Press)
Jerry Sandusky, left, with Penn State head coach Joe Paterno in 1999. Paterno’s legendary career ended in turmoil when Penn State trustees determined he didn’t do enough when he was informed of child-sex abuse allegations against Sandusky. Paterno was dismissed Nov. 9, 2011, and he died Jan. 22, 2012, of cancer. (Paul Vathis / Associated Press)
Penn State President Graham Spanier, shown with Coach Joe Paterno before the Nittany Lions played Iowa on Oct. 8, 2011, was also fired by the university board of trustees in the wake of the Sandusky scandal. Freeh said he was also responsible for concealing facts. (Gene Puskar / Associated Press)
