Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky

Meanwhile, a judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Key points

• Sandusky, 82, has been serving a decades-long prison sentence since he was convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse in 2012.
• A court hearing in Centre County has been scheduled for Sept.
• A man identified in court documents as R.R.
• I was informed – both directly and indirectly – that trauma may have fragmented my memory, and that I could safely affirm details I did not fully recall.

Sandusky, 82, has been serving a decades-long prison sentence since he was convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse in 2012. Eight young men testified regarding what happened to them as boys. He has repeatedly lost efforts to obtain a new trial, but Sandusky's lawyers are trying again.

Meanwhile, a man identified in court documents as R.R. Remarked he was coached extensively by authorities.

"I was informed – both directly and indirectly – that trauma may have fragmented my memory, and that I could safely affirm details I did not fully recall. I was assured this was common and even projected, " R.R. Stated in an affidavit filed by Sandusky's attorneys.

In practice, a court hearing in Centre County has been scheduled for Sept. 8.

In short, judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.