Notpsu: Wash Post Writes Fair Story on Sandusky Scandal

[rmb297]

Investigative reporter Will Hobson did a good job covering most of the key questions that still remain open about Penn State University's decisions in response to the Sandusky matter. That said, there are a few missing pieces of information that add needed context.

By
Ray Blehar

December 28, 2017, 9:23 PM EST

The Washington Post released a story today that covers many of the key questions that require answers in the search for the truth about the Sandusky scandal. It was a refreshing read compared to most other columns that continue to report the now-disproved allegations of a conspiracy and cover-up.​

POSITIVES​

The column points out many important facts that have been glossed over, under-appreciated, and/or unreported in the media:

- Child welfare workers were aware Sandusky was showering with children and didn't consider that to be a warning sign of child abuse (but Penn State University (PSU) officials were condemned for not recognizing those same signs);

- Dr. Jack Raykovitz, the Executive Director of Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile (TSM), advised Sandusky to wear a swim suit was the proper solution to PSU's report of Sandusky showering kids;

- The conflict of interest between former PSU Board of Trustees Chairman Ira Lubert and TSM and poor optics and governance negligence of Lubert running the the settlement claims process;

- Experts weighing in that PSU's settlements excluding TSM from liability to be highly unusual;

- The testimony of PSU administrators at the trial of former President Graham Spanier continued to contradict that Mike McQueary made a report of a sexual nature in 2001; and,

- The single misdemeanor criminal convictions and extremely light sentences of former PSU administrators Timothy Curley and Gary Schultz were rather hollow victories for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) -- that spent six years and expended tremendous resources on the case.

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[step.eng69]

Investigative reporter Will Hobson did a good job covering most of the key questions that still remain open about Penn State University's decisions in response to the Sandusky matter. That said, there are a few missing pieces of information that add needed context.

By
Ray Blehar

December 28, 2017, 9:23 PM EST

The Washington Post released a story today that covers many of the key questions that require answers in the search for the truth about the Sandusky scandal. It was a refreshing read compared to most other columns that continue to report the now-disproved allegations of a conspiracy and cover-up.​

POSITIVES​

The column points out many important facts that have been glossed over, under-appreciated, and/or unreported in the media:

- Child welfare workers were aware Sandusky was showering with children and didn't consider that to be a warning sign of child abuse (but Penn State University (PSU) officials were condemned for not recognizing those same signs);

- Dr. Jack Raykovitz, the Executive Director of Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile (TSM), advised Sandusky to wear a swim suit was the proper solution to PSU's report of Sandusky showering kids;

- The conflict of interest between former PSU Board of Trustees Chairman Ira Lubert and TSM and poor optics and governance negligence of Lubert running the the settlement claims process;

- Experts weighing in that PSU's settlements excluding TSM from liability to be highly unusual;

- The testimony of PSU administrators at the trial of former President Graham Spanier continued to contradict that Mike McQueary made a report of a sexual nature in 2001; and,

- The single misdemeanor criminal convictions and extremely light sentences of former PSU administrators Timothy Curley and Gary Schultz were rather hollow victories for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) -- that spent six years and expended tremendous resources on the case.

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Thanks Ray..

 

[green2623]

keep swinging

 

[didier]

Any chance you can publish more of Erickson's notes that you have?

 

[PrtLng Lion]

Any chance you can publish more of Erickson's notes that you have?

Would love to see them too. Any strategic reason to not make them public (I recognize you might not be able to answer)? Seems like the battles have been fought and the damages done.

 

[kijanacat]

I think Occam's (sp) Razor should apply to this case: the simplest explanation is the often the best. Incompetence and poor memory explain more than a wild, complex conspiracy theory.

 

[phlwjk]

Investigative reporter Will Hobson did a good job covering most of the key questions that still remain open about Penn State University's decisions in response to the Sandusky matter. That said, there are a few missing pieces of information that add needed context.

By
Ray Blehar

December 28, 2017, 9:23 PM EST

The Washington Post released a story today that covers many of the key questions that require answers in the search for the truth about the Sandusky scandal. It was a refreshing read compared to most other columns that continue to report the now-disproved allegations of a conspiracy and cover-up.​

POSITIVES​

The column points out many important facts that have been glossed over, under-appreciated, and/or unreported in the media:

- Child welfare workers were aware Sandusky was showering with children and didn't consider that to be a warning sign of child abuse (but Penn State University (PSU) officials were condemned for not recognizing those same signs);

- Dr. Jack Raykovitz, the Executive Director of Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile (TSM), advised Sandusky to wear a swim suit was the proper solution to PSU's report of Sandusky showering kids;

- The conflict of interest between former PSU Board of Trustees Chairman Ira Lubert and TSM and poor optics and governance negligence of Lubert running the the settlement claims process;

- Experts weighing in that PSU's settlements excluding TSM from liability to be highly unusual;

- The testimony of PSU administrators at the trial of former President Graham Spanier continued to contradict that Mike McQueary made a report of a sexual nature in 2001; and,

- The single misdemeanor criminal convictions and extremely light sentences of former PSU administrators Timothy Curley and Gary Schultz were rather hollow victories for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) -- that spent six years and expended tremendous resources on the case.

Read more

 

[phlwjk]

If you wish to read the article here is a link:
Six years later, Penn State is still at war over the Sandusky scandal

As school leaders try to move on, Joe Paterno loyalists, including many university trustees, continue to fight over the coach’s role in his assistant’s crimes.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/sports/penn-state-six-years-after-sandusky-scandal/?utm_term=.2cf20ffa6bd7

 

[BobPSU92]

If you wish to read the article here is a link:
Six years later, Penn State is still at war over the Sandusky scandal

As school leaders try to move on, Joe Paterno loyalists, including many university trustees, continue to fight over the coach’s role in his assistant’s crimes.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/sports/penn-state-six-years-after-sandusky-scandal/?utm_term=.2cf20ffa6bd7

FORMER. ASSISTANT.

 

[PSU65]

Didn't like the part calling the accusations against Corbett outlandish--"
Blehar points out Corbett accepted campaign donations from Second Mile board members and had feuded with Spanier over state funding.

While outlandish, such theories gained currency in Pennsylvania. "

 

[JeannieNeedsAShooter]

Nah, just more of the big lie. How does this guy spend hours talking to the people who know more about this case than anyone on the planet in Ziegler and Snedden and not even mention them!? Of course I’m not surprised at all either.

Investigative reporter Will Hobson did a good job covering most of the key questions that still remain open about Penn State University's decisions in response to the Sandusky matter. That said, there are a few missing pieces of information that add needed context.

By
Ray Blehar

December 28, 2017, 9:23 PM EST

The Washington Post released a story today that covers many of the key questions that require answers in the search for the truth about the Sandusky scandal. It was a refreshing read compared to most other columns that continue to report the now-disproved allegations of a conspiracy and cover-up.​

POSITIVES​

The column points out many important facts that have been glossed over, under-appreciated, and/or unreported in the media:

- Child welfare workers were aware Sandusky was showering with children and didn't consider that to be a warning sign of child abuse (but Penn State University (PSU) officials were condemned for not recognizing those same signs);

- Dr. Jack Raykovitz, the Executive Director of Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile (TSM), advised Sandusky to wear a swim suit was the proper solution to PSU's report of Sandusky showering kids;

- The conflict of interest between former PSU Board of Trustees Chairman Ira Lubert and TSM and poor optics and governance negligence of Lubert running the the settlement claims process;

- Experts weighing in that PSU's settlements excluding TSM from liability to be highly unusual;

- The testimony of PSU administrators at the trial of former President Graham Spanier continued to contradict that Mike McQueary made a report of a sexual nature in 2001; and,

- The single misdemeanor criminal convictions and extremely light sentences of former PSU administrators Timothy Curley and Gary Schultz were rather hollow victories for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) -- that spent six years and expended tremendous resources on the case.

Read more

 

[rmb297]

Didn't like the part calling the accusations against Corbett outlandish--"
Blehar points out Corbett accepted campaign donations from Second Mile board members and had feuded with Spanier over state funding.

While outlandish, such theories gained currency in Pennsylvania. "

The reporter selected those things among many other things I told him to be in the story. Unfortunately, the mainstream media won't go out on a limb in a case like this and lend credence to the theory -- because they like the Sandusky cover up story just the way it is.

 

[PSU65]

The reporter selected those things among many other things I told him to be in the story. Unfortunately, the mainstream media won't go out on a limb in a case like this and lend credence to the theory -- because they like the Sandusky cover up story just the way it is.

Why didn't this reporter (or the mailstream media in general) point out that, and I believe this is correct--correct me if I'm wrong, that the '70's accusations (which only came out in the insurance claims) of assault were examined by the GJ and found to be baseless. And that the kids in the sports camps of the '70's stayed exclusively in the dorms and had no personal contact with any of the coaches. Of course, the '70's accusations also violated JS's modus operandi.