Sandusky Should Plead Guilty If He Wants a Shot at Redemption

By waiving his right to a hearing on Tuesday, the ex-coach spared his alleged victims the pain of testifying. Now he needs to plead guilty. Plus, Jessica Bennett and Jacob Bernstein on Sandusky’s courtroom showdown.

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Published Dec. 13 2011 10:30AM EST

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Jerry Sandusky’s one chance for even the slightest glimmer of redemption is to announce that he intends to plead guilty and spare his victims the ordeal of a trial.

He took one step in the right direction on Tuesday, when he waived

Michael Daly

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Sandusky Should Plead Guilty If He Wants a Shot at Redemption

By waiving his right to a hearing on Tuesday, the ex-coach spared his alleged victims the pain of testifying. Now he needs to plead guilty. Plus, Jessica Bennett and Jacob Bernstein on Sandusky’s courtroom showdown.

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