• 19
  • December
    2011

The allegations of molestation and sexual child abuse against former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky have snowballed into a saga that has captivated the entire nation. Members of the Associated Press recently voted the Penn State scandal as the biggest sports story of 2011, solidifying its infamous notoriety in a sports-loving nation. Harrisburg is now readying itself for a media circus, as it appears that Dauphin County may play host to the Sandusky trial.

Harrisburg is a logical place to host the trial because it's not far from the sites of the alleged child abuse and is sizeable enough to deal with the media frenzy that is following every turn of the Sandusky story. Harrisburg has the necessary resources - such as hotels, security and law enforcement - to handle what would be the biggest trial the City has ever hosted.

The Penn State abuse criminal trial will likely have a strong impact on accompanying personal injury lawsuits from alleged victims. Those claiming to be the victims of Sandusky's molestation face tough legal battles where much of the crucial evidence will be testimony-driven and will face a vigorous attack from Sandusky's criminal defense attorney. Any evidence divulged in the criminal trial will likely be used in related civil lawsuits, much like the O.J. Simpson trial.

If you or your child has suffered from child abuse or molestation, it's not too late to confidentially discuss your legal options with a Pennsylvania child injury attorney. Although lawsuits usually face strict filing deadlines, the unique circumstances surrounding the sexual abuse of children may merit the court to relax rigid time limits. Contact an experienced Harrisburg personal injury attorney for more information.

Source: whptv.com, "Sandusky trial may come to Harrisburg," Ewa Roman, Dec. 18, 2011