Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing

BELLEFONTE – Shortly after entering the Centre County Courthouse Jerry Sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

Sandusky is charged with the following offenses:

• Seven counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, all first-degree felonies which are each punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
• One count of aggravated indecent assault, a second-degree felony punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $25,000fine.
• Four counts of unlawful contact with a minor, all first-degree felonies which are each punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
• Four counts of unlawful contact with a minor, all third-degree felonies which are each punishable by up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
• Four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, all third-degree felonies which are each punishable by up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
• Four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, all first-degree misdemeanors which are each punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
• Eight counts of corruption of minors, all first-degree misdemeanors which are each punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
• One count of indecent assault, a third-degree felony punishable by up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
• Four counts of indecent assault, all second-degree misdemeanors which are each punishable by up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
• Two counts of indecent assault, all first-degree misdemeanors which are each punishable by up to five years in prison and a$10,000 fine.
• One count of attempt to commit indecent assault, a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

In the indictment in question, Sandusky, former defensive coordinator at Penn State and found of the Second Mile, is alleged to have sexually assaulted eight boys. The charges came as a result of a grand jury investigation.

According to prosecutors, there have been no discussions regarding a plea deal.