Jerry Sandusky seeks federal appeal for new trial

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:27 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Jerry Sandusky seeks federal appeal for new trial

Summary

Jerry Sandusky has directed his legal counsel to request the cancellation of a hearing previously scheduled for September 8. That session was expected to feature testimony from an accuser regarding a potential recantation of sexual assault allegations. Instead of proceeding with the hearing, Sandusky is moving to pursue an appeal for a new trial through federal court. The status of the legal proceedings shifts as a result of this latest directive from the defense team. No further details regarding the federal court filing timeline were provided in the reports.

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Key Details

•Jerry Sandusky instructed his attorneys to cancel the September 8 hearing.
•The hearing was expected to involve an accuser recanting prior allegations.
•Sandusky is shifting his legal focus to a federal court appeal.
•The effort aims to secure a new trial for the former coach.

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6:18 PMESPN — Sandusky to cancel hearing, seek federal appeal

What they're saying

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Jerry Sandusky has instructed his attorneys to seek cancellation of a Sept. 8 hearing in which one of his accusers was expected to recant his sexual assault accusation, opting instead to take his appeal for a new trial to federal court.
— ESPNby Robert Klemko

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