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Jerry Sandusky accuser to recant allegations in upcoming hearing, court docs say
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ed White and The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The individual, now 82, has been serving a lengthy prison term since 2012. A person involved in the case has filed an affidavit, which is part of the court documents.
A hearing has been scheduled to examine a claim of recanted allegations. This development involves a case from years ago, in which a former football coach was convicted of numerous counts of abuse. The individual, now 82, has been serving a lengthy prison term since 2012. His legal team has made repeated attempts to secure a new trial, so far without success.
Further details about the case and the upcoming hearing are available. A person involved in the case has filed an affidavit, which is part of the court documents.
The court process will continue with the scheduled hearing, although the outcome is not yet known.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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