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Court sources and attorneys told 6News that Jerry Sandusky is expected to attend Friday’s bail modification hearing and that a number of witnesses are expected to be brought in to testify.
After Sandusky’s attorney filed a bail modification motion, requesting that a judge change his home confinement agreement to allow his grandchildren to visit his house, as well as let Sandusky work with private investigators outside of his home, prosecutors filed a frenzy of motions, urging a judge to select an out-of-county jury to hear the case.
After years of investigations and grand jury testimony, prosecutors at the attorney general’s office filed more than 50 charges connected to child sex abuse allegations involving 10 boys on and off of the Penn State campus.
Several neighbors claimed that they recently saw Jerry Sandusky shoveling snow outside his Grandview Road home and sitting on his back porch, watching children on the playground at the neighboring Lemont Elementary School.
“It’s not just the safety of the children, our children; it’s also just the quality of life,” said neighbor Jody Harrington. "Given the crimes that Jerry Sandusky is accused of, it’s very difficult to sort of not have a very guarded state of mind when you think about what I’ve heard about his crimes that he is accused of.”
Defense attorney Joe Amendola said that the claims are being blown out of proportion and that Sandusky has fully complied with the set rules of his home confinement.
“What has happened is that he’s been out there on occasion when kids come out, maybe for recess, and somebody walks through the yard,” said Amendola. He tells me that there are actually people who walk their kid’s through the Sanduskys yard to school.”'
According to court documents obtained by 6News, allegations of misconduct between Sandusky and two young family members have been ruled unfounded,and a court-appointed guardian working with three of Sandusky’s grandchildren told the judge that they should be allowed to visit.
Unlike the preliminary hearing in December that attracted hundreds of reporters from across the country, Bellefonte Police Chief Shawn Weaver said officials decided not to close down streets around the courthouse.
"We're going to handle this one within our town, with our own department,” said Weaver. “We don't foresee any problems, but if we do have to hit the panic button, help is only a minute away."
Local restaurant owners told 6News that they were disappointed with the extra business promised by national media outlets during the preliminary hearing and decided not to open early on Friday.
“We had coffee and breakfast pizza. We just heard that the town was going to be crazy,” said Mamma Lucrezia’s owner Stefania Albegiani. “It was disappointing last time. This time, we’re just doing the regular hours.”
For the latest on this developing story, stay with 6News, WJACTV.com and WJAC Mobile.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:58:17 -0500
Since 2004, Clearfield County has been implementing hotel taxes.
Holly Komonczi, director of Visit Clearfield County, told 6 News that in 2011, taxes generated thousands of dollars for the county.
Komonczi said that taxing hotel visits generated $83,000
Anyone who visits the county and stays for fewer than 30 days is taxed 3 percent each day, Komonczi said. Visitors who stay for more than 30 days will no longer be taxed by the county.
Despite the downturn in the economy, Komonczi said that the county has seen an influx of visitors.
"We're in a good position for hotel stays. We are in a great location, and we already know that hotels are being used by travelers," she said.
Komonczi said that Clearfield County has some of the most hotels along Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania.
"We get a lot of travelers that are maybe heading to another destination. We're a great halfway point for travelers, which is also great for us," she said.
Of the visitors who are staying in the county, Komonczi said that most are just drivers passing through the area looking for a place to sleep for the night.
Penn State University's close proximity to the county also helps fill hotel rooms.
Komonczi said that the Marcellus Shale industry is also helping generate more tax revenue dollars.
"These monies are being used to market the county. It is also being used to develop and strengthen businesses," she said.
Komonczi told 6 News that the money generated from taxing hotel visits stays in the county.
An example of where the money goes is a grant program. Komonczi said that it is a 50/50 matching grant through which businesses can apply for up to $7,500. Komonczi said that businesses can use this money to promote tourism in the county.
Anyone interested in applying for the grant can contact Visit Clearfield County at 866-469-4537
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:12:36 -0500
According to the 2010 census, Cambria County's population dropped almost 6 percent and because of that, the state superior court has asked the county to eliminate some of its magisterial districts to help cut costs.
Because two magistrates in the county will soon be retiring, president judge Timothy Creany said he believes he can make the cuts through attrition. But by closing two out of 10 offices, other districts would need to take over their cases. Creany said he hopes to find a way to realign those districts with as little inconvenience as possible.
"We anticipate being in a position that we're not going to inconvenience the police departments and the private citizens by more than a few minutes from what they now see," said Creany.
The county will conduct public meetings in each district to gather further input. Those times and place are listed below.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Michael Musulin
John Barron
CPC Building, 110 Franklin St., Johnstown - 6 p.m.
Leonard Grecek
Wenesday, Feb. 15
Max Pavlovich - Richland Office - 5:30 p.m.
Rick Varner - Sidman Office - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Mary Ann Zanghi - Mineral Point Office - 5:30 p.m.
Frew Creany - Ebensburg OFfice - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 17
Charity Nileski - Cresson Office - 5:30 p.m.
Galen Decort - Portage Office - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Michael Zungali - Hastings Office - 6:00 p.m
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:58:20 -0500
A Cambria County man who already has a checkered history with police, is behind bars.
Police picked him up for an alleged rape, but investigators said they've dealt with him for some time going back to an incident where he allegedly threatened his wife and small children. That harassment forced Cambria Heights Middle School in Patton to go on lockdown back in December.
During that incident, police say Steven Fisher's estranged wife told school officials that she and her daughter were threatened by him, and he was banned from school grounds. But when he was charged with harassment the next day, police said he sat in the school's parking lot forcing officials to go into lockdown mode until police could respond. He was charged with trespassing and issued a restraining order against his estranged wife.
On Tuesday, police said Fisher again threatened her.
"He wanted her to drop the protection from the abuse order that was filed against him on her behalf," said State Police Trooper John Matchik. "If she did not go back to his residence with him, (he said) he would subsequently kill himself and one of their children."
Due to sheer terror, police said Fisher's estranged wife took her daughter and went to his house Tuesday night where she gave in to his demands. Police said after she cooked dinner and put the kids to bed, Fisher sexually assaulted her and then became even more violent.
"Also present in the room were a number of guns and knives," said Matchik. "Through the course of that evening, he proceeded to throw several of these knives into an adjacent wall in the bedroom."
Police said she was able to get away in the morning. When she notified police, they arrested Fisher and went to his home to gather evidence and that's when they found much more than they were expecting.
"Our troopers then arrive on scene, gain entry into the property and immediately they recognize signs of a possible meth lab," said Matchik.
On Thursday, state police and their lab response team were at the home along Ashcroft Road just outside of Patton. Dressed in hazmat suits, they carefully searched for further verification of a meth lab and if needed were going to dismantle the operation.
Investigators were on scene for most of the day today. It is unclear at this time if they found anything. Police said it's a very rural area and they were able to secure the site so neighbors wouldn't be in any danger.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:54:44 -0500
A man accused of committing thefts throughout Cambria and Indiana counties was arrested Wednesday in Armstrong County.
Police said Clinton Edwards broke into a home in Penn Run, Indiana County early Wednesday morning, was shot several times by the homeowner and then fled to Armstrong County.
On Thursday, 6 News was able to find what exactly happened at that home in Penn Run.
Police said Edwards was driven by his girlfriend to a home along Weston Road in Penn Run. Police said he was attempting to burglarize the home when the homeowners dogs noticed and started barking.
Police said when the homeowner came outside to confront Edwards, the two men got into a physical fight and Edwards pulled a gun.
Police said the homeowner was able to get hold of the gun, but when Edwards charged at him, investigators said he fired three shots, hitting Edwards once in the shoulder and once in the thigh.
Police said Edwards' girlfriend then dropped him off at a convenience store in Penn Run and drove off.
"The information we have at this point is that the girlfriend proceeded to drop Mr. Edwards off at a local store," said State Police Trooper John Matchik. "We're not sure what store it was at this time, but she drops him off, [then] proceeds back to Cambria County. Back to her mother's house."
Police said their investigation becomes pretty fuzzy after that
They're trying to figure out how Edwards got to Elderton, Armstrong County, which is about 25 miles away, and what connection, if any, he has to the homeowner he tried to burglarize.
For that, they're asking for the public's help. Anyone with information about this case is asked to give state police a call.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:50:50 -0500
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. --
A casino resort scheduled to open this spring in the Philadelphia suburb of Valley Forge has been approved for table games.
Valley Forge Casino Resort is scheduled to open this spring.
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a petition by the operators to have table games like blackjack, roulette and poker.
The casino is approved to have up to 50 tables, in addition to up to 600 slot machines.
The $132.5 million resort will be Pennsylvania's 11th slot-machine casino.
Pennsylvania could one day be home to 14 casinos.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:07 -0500
Members of the Punxsutawney State Police, Troop C-Vice Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday.
Officials said that they went to a residence along South Main Street for an undercover drug investigation in the borough.
As a result of the search, police said they seized the following items: 179 bags of heroin, 264 empty heroin bags, 4.8 grams of crack cocaine, assorted pills, $1,603.00 in U.S. Currency, a digital scale, syringes and various drug paraphenalia.
State police took Kenneth Ball, 60, and Aaron Meanor, 28, into custody.
Police said that they were arraigned before District Judge Douglas Chambers.
Ball and Meanor were charged with: possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.
Meanor was charged additionally with criminal conspiracy.
Ball's bail was set at $300,000 straight bail.
Meanor's bail was set at $500,000.
Both Ball and Meanor were taken to the Jefferson County jail.
Police said that there are also additional known suspects.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:30 -0500
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. --
Loved ones said goodbye on Thursday to a couple who died 88 minutes apart after more than 65 years of marriage.
Erin Miller said her grandfather, James Landis, was with his 87-year-old wife, Marjorie, when she died Monday at the Laurelwood Care Center near Johnstown.
The last thing he said to her was, `It's OK. I love you. We had many good years together. I will see you real soon,'" Miller said.
Less than an hour-and-a-half later, 89-year-old James Landis died of a heart attack.
Miller said she thinks her grandfather "died of a broken heart. I don't think
they could have lived apart from each other."
The couple's funeral was held Thursday morning at the Westmont Presbyterian Church.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:24 -0500
A few weeks ago Steven Rebert was found guilty of first and second-degree murder.
After a lengthy trial, Rebert was found guilty of the shooting deaths of Wayne and Vicky Shugar in April 2010.
Judge John H. Foradora sentenced Rebert to four consecutive life sentences without parole.
According to paperwork filed at the Jefferson County prothonotary, Rebert has filed post sentencing motions.
This is the first step in beginning the appeals process.
A court administrator said that the judge will look over the motions. Foradora will determine whether or not the motions will be granted.
If they are granted, there would be an appeals hearing at the Jefferson County courthouse.
If the judge dismisses the motions they will then go to the Superior Court.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:31:08 -0500
SANDY TOWNSHIP, Pa. --
Police are investigating a possible train accident in Sandy Township.
Investigators said a woman was injured near train tracks in the 600 block of South Brady Street near DuBois around 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Police said it is not clear if she was struck by a train or if she fell onto the tracks.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:21 -0500
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. --
Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Cambria County man in connection with a rape investigation.
Steven Fisher, 40, of Patton, was taken into custody on Wednesday.
Investigators said Fisher told the victim that he would hurt her and her children if she went to police.
State troopers said they searched Fisher's home and found materials that are used to make meth.
Fisher remained in the Cambria County Jail on Thursday. Stay with WJACTV.com, 6 News and WJACTV.com Mobile for continuing coverage.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:57:06 -0500
ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. --
An Altoona man who was shot last month by a homeowner has died from his wounds.
Brandon Zeth, 24, died Wednesday at a Pittsburgh hospital.
On Jan. 14, Zeth was shot five times by a homeowner on the deck of an Allegheny Township home. The homeowner told police he and his wife were awakened to Zeth pounding on several windows and threatening to enter the house.
The homeowner told police he didn't know Zeth and felt he was in danger, which is why he grabbed his gun and shot him.
Zeth's father said his son thought he was outside of his girlfriend's house.
Stay with 6 News, WJACTV.com and WJACTV.com Mobile for continuing coverage.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:23 -0500
It lasted just a matter of seconds at a circus in Michigan. Stuntman, Josh Hadford, hit a guide wire and fell 25 feet straight down. It was all caught on camera. The rider broke several bones, but is expected to make a full recovery. The accident made 6 News question if the events are safe for the participants and customers.
The fear of stunts going wrong puts safety at the forefront of these extreme sporting events. The event coming to Indiana, PA in March won't have stunts, but there's still precautions they have to take.
Situations like the one that happened on Sunday in Michigan can not only be scary for the stuntmen, but also for the spectators.
"I really thought iI was going to die at that point. I was flying through the air, and I just kinda closed my eyes, and said okay, and I hit the ground, and I was still breathing," Hadford said.
Hadford is lucky to be alive after free falling 25 feet in the air, but for Ed Beckley who has been racing for years, the stunt is at the discretion of the rider.
"That was a show with two riders coming in going on a narrow, steel ramp and to go up in the air and do tricks. Those are professional stunt people," owner of Checkered Flag Productions Ed Beckley said.
The motocross event that's coming to the Kovalchick Center in March won't be performing high altitude stunts, but there's still precautions riders need to take.
"Before anybody goes on the track, we get them to where they can go out and walk the racetrack, so, they can see if there's a little knick here or there, and if there's a little bump out of place or something like that, they want to see it," Beckley said.
A motocross track that's usually meant for a couple acre field outside will be condensed to about an acre floor inside, and keeping the spectators safe is a priority.
"We don't build the track to where if a rider would get out of control, they can't land in the middle of a 4-year-old kid," Beckley said.
Beckley said the event that's coming next month is a national professional-amateur race. There will still be jumps, but there won't be any circus acts interfering.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:04 -0500
In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse allegations and other crimes against children making headlines, one group is working to educate parents and reconnect once tight-knit communities in an effort to curb physical and sexual abuse.
As director of the Growing in Faith Daycare inside the Bellefonte Faith United Methodist Church, Christine Ebeling told 6News she wants to share information about warning signs and child abuse prevention, after learning that many neighbors didn’t know that a registered Megan’s Law sex offender was living in their neighborhood.
“There’s not a day that you can’t turn on the news and see something about child abuse,” said Ebeling. "You may walk into a grocery store and see an altercation between a parent and a child. Or you may be in a parking lot and see an unattended child in a car seat with no adult present. These are things that you may see and walk away; assuming the next person is going to do the next person is going to do something about it."
Ebeling is working with the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance to hold two free “Front Porch Project” prevention initiative meetings in Bellefonte.
With access to registered sex offenders now readily available online, Ebeling warned that there is a fine line between vigilance and harassment of a known offender in a community.
"We have to be careful because even though there may be individuals listed on these websites, they still do have their own rights as well, so we have to be respectful of that, but the knowledge we can gain by working together, we need to keep an eye out for the children's safety in the neighborhoods," said Ebeling. "Be proactive so it doesn't reach the level of child abuse and neglect. Catch it before it reaches that level."
To register for the free classes being held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 9 and April 5 held inside the Faith United Methodist Church at 512 Hughes Street in Bellefonte, call 1-800-488-4906.
To access the Pennsylvania State Police Megan’s Law database, visit http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:39 -0500
Every year people from all over the world head to the Northern Tier to see the elk.
While that area is known for its scenic trails and wildlife, the area is also seeing more drilling.
According to the Department of Environmental Protection in 2011 several wells were drilled in Elk and Cameron counties.
DEP reports indicate that 18 wells were drilled in Elk County from January through November. There were also six wells drilled during that time period in Cameron County.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources told 6 News that over the weekend seismic testing began in the Elk State Forest.
According to DCNR's website, the Elk State Forest, which is around 200,000 acres, is made up primarily of Elk and Cameron counties.
Andy Sidelinger, an oil and gas forester at the Elk State Forest told 6 News that the seismic testing could last until late spring.
This is raising questions for neighbors nearby.
Mike Kamandulis, president of Elk County C.A.R.E.S, told 6 News that he and the organization are concerned about the long-term effects drilling could have on the wildlife.
"A lot of people have mixed opinions about the industry, some would say it creates jobs," said Kamandulius.
He went on to say that drilling in state forests also affects the wildlife, particularly the elk.
"From my understanding thousands of people visit the Elk Country Visitor Center and the county to see the elk," he said.
Kamandulius added that he believes the industry will have a negative impact on the wildlife and also the tourism to the area.
"We have to keep our minds on what the future will be of the forests, the biodiversity and the tourism. We can't just go full-speed ahead without giving good thought to the ramifications down the road," he said.
When asked about the effects the drilling industry might have on wildlife, Sidelinger said he did not know and that he is not a biologist.
He did however say that drilling in state forests is something that is going on everywhere, not just in this area.
Sidelinger said that there are already eight wells that have been drilled in the forest.
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:06:59 -0500
After months of debating the Pennsylvania House decided to pass legislation on imposing impact fees on Marcellus Shale companies to Governor Tom Corbett.
In three days the bill has quickly made its way to its current standing.
On Monday evening there was a conference committee meeting to move the Republican-negotiated legislation forward.
On Tuesday the bill passed the state senate. Wednesday afternoon it also passed the House of Representatives 101-90.
Imposing impact fees on drilling companies is not unheard of across the country.
Pennsylvania is one of the last states that has not imposed the fee that is seeing the effects of the drilling industry.
6 News covers 10 counties in the coverage area. They include: Blair, Huntingdon, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, Cambria, Bedford, Somerset and Indiana.
In those counties, Clearfield County recently has seen the most drilling.
According to the Department of Environmental Protection, from January 2011 through November 2011 there were 116 permits issued in the county. Of those permit issued, 56 wells were drilled.
As the industry continues to boom in the county, Clearfield County commissioners are hopeful that the governor will sign the bill into law.
"If this passes, and even though it is based on the sliding scale of the price of gas, with the number of wells that we have here in Clearfield County, we will see millions of dollars," said Commissioner Joan Robinson McMillen.
According to the Department of Environmental Protection, the number of wells drilled in Clearfield County has sky-rocketed in recent years.
DEP records indicate that less than 10 wells were drilled in 2008. In 2009 there were more than 20. The county saw just over 40 wells drilled in 2010, and there were 56 wells drilled in 2011.
According to DEP records there has been a spike in permits for Marcellus Shale wells in the county. In 2008 there were less than 20 permits issued. In 2011 there were more than 120.
Robinson Mcmillen told 6 News that if the impact fee legislation is signed into law, the county has already figured out how they plan to divide the money.
"Sixty percent will come back to the county. Of that 60 percent, 36 percent will go toward bridge repair, road repair, water safety, and environmental impact," she said.
Robinson McMillen said that 37 percent of the funding would go toward municipalities where wells are being drilled. She said that the money will also be able to be used for wear-and-tear that is seen throughout the county due to the industry.
Lastly, she said that the remaining 26 percent will go toward municipalities that are not directly seeing active drilling.
Commissioners are hopeful that the governor will sign the bill soon.
"It will be millions of dollars produced for Clearfield County. We can use that money to improve the quality of life in the county, and also promote more industry," she said.
The bill is now in the hands of Corbett. He could sign it into law as early as this week.
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:06 -0500
Since day one of the Jerry Sandusky investigation Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has been at the center of it.
He was the Attorney General when the allegations first surfaced. Then as governor, Mr. Corbett sat in on Penn State Trustee meeting when they decided the fate of Joe Paterno and former University President Graham Spanier.
Just one day after the Governor delivered his budget proposal, we were invited to the Governor’s mansion to talk about a number of topics.
We were warned repeatedly the Governor could not say much about the Sandusky case because it is an on-going investigation, but he did answer some of our questions.
He admits he was stunned when the allegations against Sandusky first surfaced.
"When it was first brought to my attention it was just total shock”, said Corbett. I said my goodness. Well we got to follow it up. I have a reputation of somebody who’s gone after child predators for a long period of time.”
He strongly denied that the length of the investigation of the filing of charges was delayed so he could focus on his run for governor.
Corbett has a seat among the Penn State Trustees and was on a speaker phone the night Paterno and Spanier were terminated.
“The only thing I said was you have to remember the children. That was it. I listened. This was their discussion. The only thing I said is you have to remember the children. People may have different memories, but I know exactly what I said.”
The Governor denies reports that he told the Trustees remember the boy in shower, which would refer to one of Sandusky’s alleged victims.
He told us the situation at Penn State is heartbreaking but did not foresee the fallout.
“I don’t think anybody would think it would have worldwide implications.”
Corbett also told us the Second Mile Foundation, which Sandusky founded, is not under investigation.
That statement could raise some questions.
There are a number of Second Mile board members that were also major contributors to Corbett’s gubernatorial campaign.
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:25:44 -0500
A man is in police custody after a bizarre crime spree spanning three counties. Investigators say Clinton Edwards has been on the run since last week committing thefts throughout Cambria, Indiana and was finally arrested in Armstrong County.
Richland Police said they have had a warrant for Edwards since last week. Security at Walmart nearly caught him, but he went on the run again.
Richland Township Police said Clinton Edwards of Johnstown has been on their radar for some time. They believe he’s been involved in home invasions, and large-scale retail thefts at Walmart.
"We almost captured him in the commission of a felony up here in Richland that took place at one of the retail stores, but he slipped away from us, and he's been on the run ever since,” Detective Thomas Keirn with Richland Police said.
Detective Thomas Keirn said they’ve been searching for Edwards for weeks. He finally turned up Wednesday morning in Indiana County.
"We got information from the Pennsylvania State Police in Indiana that they had our suspect involved in a shooting in their area, and at least in the early morning hours they had not had him in custody yet,” Keirn said.
Police said Edwards was shot several times then fled to Armstrong County. State Police in Kittanning said Edwards broke into a home in Plum Creek Township. The victim said he ransacked the house, took money and tried to take a cell phone before the homeowner woke up and called police.
"Mr. Edwards was one of those guys, the longer that he's out there, it seems the more brazen he would get [with] violent confrontations with the police, running from us. [We’re] really happy to have this guy in custody at this point,” Keirn said.
After running through three counties, Edwards was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment and released to police.
Police said Edwards is facing a substantial amount of charges in Cambria County alone, but with his recent run-ins, he’s looking at charges out of Indiana and Armstrong County as well.
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:56:14 -0500
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. --
Local residents are stepping up to help an area man who has the reputation of always being there to help others.
Mark Bennett, who is an Altoona EMT, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Bennett is scheduled for surgery later in February and his medical bills are starting to pile up, so his friends have organized an even to help him with those costs.
Organizers will hold a benefit basket party and spaghetti dinner for Bennett on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Vintondale VFW. The cost will be $10.
Bennett said any donations he doesn't need will be turned over to another fundraising effort to help a Patton firefighter recently injured in a car crash.
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:18:38 -0500
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. --
The attorney for Jerry Sandusky, who is on house arrest awaiting trial on child molestation charges, says reported concerns in the neighborhood about his client "are totally unfounded."
Pennsylvania state prosecutors are seeking changes in Sandusky's bail conditions after getting complaints that he's been watching children in a nearby schoolyard from his back porch.
Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola on Tuesday night called it "unfortunate" that some people want his client incarcerated "even before he has an opportunity to present his defense and prove his innocence in court."
The attorney general's office argues in court papers that the former Penn State assistant coach shouldn't be allowed outside unless he's getting medical treatment. Prosecutors also oppose his bid to see his grandchildren.
A hearing in Centre County Court is scheduled Friday on Sandusky's bail conditions.
Wednesday's Centre Daily Times reported that 100 seats for Friday's hearing will be made available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Court officials said the public will be admitted starting at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. hearing.
Bellefonte police said no streets will be closed and traffic will not be disrupted.
Stay with 6 News, WJACTV.com and WJACTV.com Mobile for continuing coverage.
Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:02:12 -0500
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