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Jerry Sandusky gets appeals hearing
- Updated: May 5, 2016
1:34 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday gave Jerry Sandusky a hearing later this month to prove his claims that prosecutors lied, withheld evidence and leaked secret grand jury information to find additional victims.
Judge John Cleland said the May 20 hearing would “provide the defense with an opportunity to prove” claims as it seeks to have charges dismissed against the former Penn State assistant football coach or a new trial.
The judge also let Sandusky’s lawyers make a written filing about whether the grand jury that investigated Sandusky five years ago lacked jurisdiction.
Judge grants convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky appeals hearing on May 20. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
A major subject of the hearing later this month will be a statement in the closing argument by prosecutor Joe McGettigan that referred to …
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