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Originally Posted by Corkey
I don't think the case is going to hinge on McQueary, there are more and more survivors coming forward and 2 of the boys are going to testify in open court. Sandusky blew it when he made his remarks to Costas. Instead of looking innocent he looks and sounds guilty as hell. Now it's going to play hell finding a jury for this trial anywhere in PA.
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I hope you are right. Oh, yes- that interview!
My heart goes out to those boys and any victims that end up testifying. They will be re-victimized and the defense will so everything to dis-credit them. Sandusky's setting up an at risk popukation through Second Chance was the perfect MO of the kind of abuser he is. This is such a text-book case of child sex abuse by a pediphile with power and "social" standing. Sometimes I think that parents ought to just find a way to take these guys out- but that isn't right either- but I know that feeling, just wanting to kill the abuser. But my kid had to testify as an adolescent against a female perp- it was not fun and there was damage to him from this as well as the abuse. Defense attorneys pick at anything the kid may have done to dis-credit him or her. No winning for victims even when a perp is found guilty and sentenced.
In these cases, I just wish the damn abuser would plead guilty so that the victims don't have to go through what they will be facing. No wonder so many victims don't speak up. It makes me sick!!
My main feelings right now are aimed at hope for the victims and their families in getting help and support.