Philadelphia, PA, August 30, 2026 — Jerry Sandusky, currently incarcerated in the state prison in Somerset County, has spoken exclusively to media outlets and maintained his claim of innocence. His statements come as he anticipates an upcoming court hearing.

In his exclusive remarks, Sandusky reiterated his position that he is not guilty of the charges for which he was convicted. The specific nature and purpose of the upcoming court hearing were not detailed in the available information.

Sandusky was convicted in 2012 of 48 counts of child sexual abuse. The legal proceedings that led to his conviction involved extensive testimony and evidence presented over a trial. He was subsequently sentenced to a lengthy prison term.

The context for the current statements and the upcoming hearing remains unclear, beyond Sandusky’s continued assertion of his innocence. Details regarding the court hearing’s agenda, such as whether it pertains to appeals, sentence reviews, or other legal processes, were not provided. Information about the contractor’s name, specific dates of the interviews, or other involved parties was not available.

Sandusky is serving his sentence at the State Correctional Institution – Somerset, located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Further details regarding the exclusive interview or the impending court appearance were not immediately available.


Story summarized from the original created by Chad Pradelli on 6abc.com, see more information here.

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