Sandusky Releases Statement, Maintains Innocence

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Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky's sentencing is set for Tuesday in a Pennsylvania courtroom. The former Penn State assistant football coach was convicted on 45 counts of child sexual abuse in June.

He faces life in prison. Monday, Sandusky released a statement from his jail cell to the Penn State student radio station. In it he maintains his innocence. Listen to the audio clip above to hear his full statement.

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