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According to Los Angeles Times, former assistant Penn State football coach, Jerry Sandusky, is being charged on the suspicion of assaulting at least eight boys. In addition, former athletic director Timothy Curley and former Vice President of Business and Finance Gary Schultz resigned from the university Sunday night. Both Curley and Schultz were arraigned Monday on perjury charges for asserting that they were not aware of the alleged sex abuse.

In People Magazine, mothers of alleged Penn State sex abuse victims spoke out regarding the sexual abuse incident on their children. One of the victim's mother indicated that Sandusky touched her son during a shower together at Penn State, but no charges were brought after her son reported the alleged incident. Another mother of a victim in this incident stated the abuse on her son lasted for four years. The other victims in this tragic incident did not provide any immediate statement or further information.

Child Molestation and Sexual Abuse Liability

Child molestation and sexual abuse on any individual involved can be traumatic and life-changing. When victims who are forced into unwanted sexual acts from a person who is under employment of a supervising entity, that entity can be held financially responsible for that person's criminal actions. Therefore, while the investigation of this incident is ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a skilled Pennsylvania child sex assault lawyer.

Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger, especially understanding and compassionate attorney, Mike Bomberger who is licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania, can help a family protect their legal rights in a civil lawsuit, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for emotional and physical injury, future medical needs, and other damages relating to this devastating incident. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to this tragic incident, call us immediately for a free confidential consultation at 1-800-724-3817.