The court found the 8 young men who testified credible. Sandusky was convicted on 45 out of 48 counts.
I just did a search of the trial transcript for "repressed" "Memory" "therapy" and came up with nothing.
If you wish to do the same, the entire trial transcript is located here. Perhaps I missed it?
http://co.centre.pa.us/centreco/media/upload/SANDUSKY, GERALD 062112 JT.pdf
You are correct that Sandusky was found guilty of 45 counts, but sometimes the jury gets it wrong especially when the trial is patently unfair. Do you believe the Grand Jury Presentment was factual when it stated that Mike McQueary witnessed Sandusky anally raping a boy in the shower? I don't.
If you are interested in how repressed memory therapy helped to convict Sandusky, I would suggest that you read Sandusky's latest PCRA filing. I believe they make a very strong argument to Judge Cleland that there are exceptional circumstances in this case.
Sandusky's lawyers have requested an in camera review of psychologist - patient records where the alleged accusers claimed to have repressed memories of the abuse.
Testimony at trial by D.S., J.S., B.S.H, and Z.K. as well as after-discovered evidence from D.S. and Matt Sandusky demonstrate that the accusers in this matter were able to recall allegations of sexual abuse based on therapy and they have stated that they blocked out or repressed their memory of abuse.
Sandusky is his most recent petition made a request that the PCRA Court conduct an in camera review with Dr. Simpson of Mr. Gillum's therapy notes with Aaron Fisher as well as with any other relevant notes of other therapists engaged by the accusers to assist in recovering memories of abuse.
The accusers in this matter delayed reporting allegations of sexual abuse, underwent therapy, changed their allegations based on therapy, and stated that therapy enabled them to remember sexual abuse.
Pursuant to Commonwealth v. T.J.W. (114 A 38 1098 PA Super 2015), at the very least an in camera review by the PCRA Court of certain therapy records of DS's therapist and Michael Gillum is appropriate to determine if there is material that further supports the evidence already provided to Mr. Sandusky to contest the reliability (not credibility) of the memories of the accusers. Since the psychologist - patient privilege does not preclude such review, and Mr. Sandusky cannot otherwise discover this evidence, he has shown exceptional circumstances warranting the PCRA Court review requested.
Allegations based on discredited repressed memory therapy made up a significant part of the case against Sandusky. IMO, Judge Cleland should absolutely take the steps requested to determine if these allegation based on repressed memory are even remotely reliable. If he denies the requested review, I would expect a prompt appeal to Superior Court.
http://co.centre.pa.us/centreco/media/upload/SANDUSKY BRIEF IN CAMERA REVIEW OF THERAPY NOTES.pdf