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Joe Paterno
Former Penn State Football Coach
Enabled Sandusky Abuse Cover-Up
Overview
Legendary Penn State football coach (1966-2011) who was fired for his role in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. Despite being informed by an assistant about Sandusky sexually abusing a child in the football facilities, Paterno only reported to his superiors and failed to follow up or contact police. The Freeh Report found he was part of a concealment effort.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Knew about Sandusky abuse allegations and failed to act adequately
Freeh Report found he participated in concealment
Fired after 46 seasons as head coach
Statue removed from campus
Related Investigations (2)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
Education
- •Brown University
Key Timeline
2001
Told about Sandusky shower incident by Mike McQueary
2011 Nov
Fired from Penn State
2012 Jan
Died at age 85