Jerry Sandusky accuser plans to recant testimony at September hearing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers, identified as Victim 10, is expected to recant his testimony during an evidentiary hearing scheduled for September 8 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. In a signed affidavit, Victim 10 claims he was misled by prosecutors and experienced psychological pressure, which influenced his statements against Sandusky. The accuser stated that he felt coached during the pretrial process and has since come to view his role in the prosecution as flawed. Sandusky was convicted in 2012 on multiple counts of child sexual abuse, a case that has had lasting repercussions for Penn State's football program. Following the intended recantation, Sandusky's defense plans to seek a new trial based on these developments.
- •Victim 10 is set to recant testimony on September 8.
- •He claims psychological pressure influenced his statements.
- •Sandusky was convicted of 45 counts of child sexual abuse in 2012.
- •The case has had significant consequences for Penn State's football program.
- •Sandusky's defense is pursuing a new trial based on this recantation.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Sandusky accuser set to recant testimony, claims statements were made under 'extreme psychological and institutional pressure'
"Sandusky will reportedly have an evidentiary hearing on Sept. 8 reviewing a signed affidavit from one of his accusers.
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