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From Scandal to Moral Panic: Re-examining the Penn State-Jerry Sandusky Case

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Title: The Untold Truth: Re-examining the Penn State-Jerry Sandusky ScandalIn a recent episode of the podcast "With the Benefit of Hindsight," host John Zeigler dives deep into the controversial Penn State-Jerry Sandusky scandal. Zeigler's initial interest in the case was whether legendary football coach Joe Paterno was unfairly fired. However, as his investigation progressed, Zeigler discovered that not only may Paterno have been railroaded, but the entire case against Sandusky could be fundamentally flawed.The podcast discusses the media's role in portraying good guys as bad and vice versa, as well as the attorney general's office's role in the scandal. Zeigler also delves into his personal experience with Jerry Sandusky during his interviews and their subsequent correspondence, discussing key moments and insights that led him to believe in Sandusky's innocence.One of the significant revelations from Zeigler's interviews with Sandusky was his unexpected disdain for Joe Paterno. This attitude contradicts the