There has been great collaboration and cooperation across all of our departments and organizations in addressing these recommendations, said penn state president rodney erickson. The nsvrc supports the recommendations made to penn state in the freeh report. Sep 09, 2019 penn state officials reported today july 17 on the rapid implementation of all but one of the changes recommended in a report compiled by independent investigator and federal judge louis freeh in the aftermath of the child sexual abuse committed by former penn state assistant coach jerry sandusky. In the wake of the sandusky child sex abuse case, former fbi director louis freeh was commissioned to investigate university officials involvement in the case. Full text of freeh report into penn state scandal chicago. Officially titled report of the special investigative counsel regarding the actions of the pennsylvania state university related to the child sexual abuse committed by gerald a. Board of trustees breach of fiduciary duty resulting in harm to the university4. This report is not for penn state and joe paterno advocates only. The freeh report the report by louis freeh on the independent investigation of penn state university surrounding the child abuse committed by jerry.
The freeh report is the result of an internal investigation launched shortly after sanduskys nov. Today with the report released by judge louis freeh, the penn state board of trustees delivered on the commitment we made last november when we engaged judge freeh to conduct an independent investigation into the universitys actions regarding former penn state employee, jerry sandusky, and the handling of allegations of the child. The penn state board of trustees commissioned a report by a special investigative group headed by former fbi director louis freeh. Freeh has complete rein to follow any lead, to look into. Jul, 2012 in report, failures throughout penn state. Report of the special counsel the of to the child sexual. Coach joe paterno and the leaders at penn state repeatedly concealed critical facts relating to jerry sanduskys child abuse to avoid bad. Victim 6 filed a lawsuit against penn state on rfport 22, in a statement, the conference stated that its intentions were not to destroy a great university, but rather to seek justice and constructively assist a member. Fbi director louis freeh, whose report stated that penn states longtime head. It is, as expected, a searing evaluation of the july 2012 report by former fbi director louis freeh on penn state s role in and responsibility for the sandusky scandal. Penn state athletic director sandy barbour was made aware of a sexual harassment allegation during her time at the university of california berkley, but did not respond. None of the evidence cited by freeh supports a claim that paterno acted to conceal information about sandusky. As the sandusky trial proceeded toward conviction in june, it was reported that the university says that freeh s report.
The freeh report on penn state university national sexual. Penn state alumni trustees attack freeh investigation into jerry. Freehs team interviewed more than four hundred and thirty people and looked at three and a half million pieces of electronic. A whopping 267page document, the freeh report is filled with details about the actions of penn state administrators conducted during their eightmonth investigation.
Jul 12, 2012 the report by louis freeh on the independent investigation of penn state university surrounding the child abuse committed by jerry sandusky. In a press release unveiled thursday morning, freeh noted that his team, including lawyers, former prosecutors and former law enforcement officials, conducted 430 interviews and. The freeh report on penn state university internet archive. Apr 24, 2017 the longawaited freeh report, an investigation into penn states handling of child abuse committed by its former employee jerry sanduskyfunded by the university itselfdropped like an. The notion that the cover up was implemented in order to protect the sport of football at penn state, when the report fails to mention that at all.
Penn state trustees criticize the methodology, findings of. Special investigative counsel report regarding actions of. Cal athletics employee mohamed muqtar was accused by seven former golden bears studentathletes of sexual violence and harassment. In freeh report on sandusky, failures throughout penn state. The ncaa used the freeh report in lieu of its own investigation to impose sanctions on the penn state football program. It dove into 24 of the 30 years of sanduskys time at penn state, dating back to 1975 further than the grand jury report. Review of the freeh report concerning joseph paterno by. Retrieved 20 repott on november 1,the pittsburgh postgazette and nbc news, citing sources close to the investigation, reported that spanier would be formally charged for his alleged role related to sanduskys crimes. Freeh, who led a penn state funded investigation into the.
In freeh report on sandusky, failures throughout penn. Jul 12, 2012 a team led by former fbi director louis freeh releases its findings into penn state universitys handling of the jerry sandusky child sex abuse scandal today. Penn state leaders including late head football coach joe paterno concealed former assistant coach jerry sanduskys child sexual abuse for years, showing a total disregard for his victims, former fbi director louis freeh said in a report on thursday. Jesse arnelle, left, of the penn state board of trustees, as they leave the radison hotel in scranton, pa. The freeh report was released on july 12, erickson discussed his actions with the board later that night, and the board resolved that ericksons actions were understandable under the circumstances. Penn state officials reported today july 17 on the rapid implementation of all but one of the changes recommended in a report compiled by independent investigator and federal judge louis freeh in the aftermath of the child sexual abuse committed by. Aug 07, 2019 full text of freeh report into penn state univ. Police report, initial investigation and psychological evaluation of the victim. The longawaited freeh report, an investigation into penn states handling of child abuse committed by its former employee jerry sanduskyfunded by the university itselfdropped like an. Dec 05, 2019 matthew haverstick, attorney for state sen. Jul 12, 2012 the freeh report is the result of an internal investigation launched shortly after sanduskys nov. The freeh special investigations task force released on thursday covered 267 pages and is a summary of the investigation into the circumstances of penn states in the child abuse committed by. A report compiled by longstanding critics of louis freehs 2012 investigation into the sexabuse scandal at pennsylvania state university. The freeh report on penn state university national.
The report was commissioned by penn states board of trustees. Special investigative counsel report regarding actions of penn state. Penn state officials today provided an update on the 119 recommendations made to the university in a report by the freeh group, noting that more than onethird of the recommendations have been completed to date. The report by louis freeh on the independent investigation of penn state university surrounding the child abuse committed by jerry sandusky. Full text of freeh report into penn state scandal chicago tribune in it, she said the family had accomplished its goals and continuing litigation would not yield anything new.
Penn state takes action on many freeh report recommendations. A team led by former fbi director louis freeh releases its findings into penn state universitys handling of the jerry sandusky child sex abuse. Report of the special investigative counsel regarding the actions of. Freeh report on penn states handling of jerry sanduskys. There has been great collaboration and cooperation across all of our departments and organizations in addressing these recommendations, said penn state president. Jul 12, 2012 full text of freeh report into penn state univ. Feds use freeh report to cite psu in title ix investigation. Coach joe paterno and the leaders at penn state repeatedly concealed critical facts.
Review of the freeh report concerning joseph paterno by dick. Statement from university leadership and the board of trustees. Apr 24, 2020 penn state officials today provided an update on the 119 recommendations made to the university in a report by the freeh group, noting that more than onethird of the recommendations have been completed to date. It is vastly more likely that their intention of covering up the problem was to protect penn state itself, the reputation of joe, and the repuation of the president and board of trustees. The penn state child sex abuse scandal concerned allegations and subsequent convictions of.
The ncaa improperly relied on the freeh report in compelling penn state to enter into a. A confidential report obtained by wjactv news reveals that seven current or former penn state board of trustees members have criticized the methodology and findings of the freeh report. Publication date 20120712 topics documentcloud, newshour, 181pbsnewshour. As the sandusky trial proceeded toward conviction in june, it was reported that the university says that freehs report.
A group of penn state trustees on friday said they have finished their own investigation into the freeh report that led to ncaa sanctions and a. Freeh report derides total disregard for the safety and. Nov 17, 2019 louis freeh report penn state pdf posted on november 17, 2019 by admin louis j. To date, pcar has assisted penn state in training over 2,000 university staff and volunteers on the appropriate response to suspected incidents of child sexual abuse and other forms of sexual violence. Freeh report into penn state university internet archive. The 267page, comprehensive report from judge louis freeh s team. Report to the board of trustees of the pennsylvania state university.
The freeh special investigations task force released on thursday covered 267 pages and is a summary of the investigation into the circumstances of penn state s in the child abuse committed by. Jul 12, 2012 the ncaa is investigating penn state for a lack of institutional control and unethical conduct. The freeh report had farreaching outcomes for penn state. Freeh, who helped uncover what he alleged was a jerry sandusky coverup at the original freeh report did not paint a pretty picture, and it. Critical analysis of the freeh report on the jerry sandusky scandal august 10, 2012 eileen morganpenn state 90 all words in black are verbatim from the freeh report my words in blue. Penn states leadership criticized the release of the report, and freeh dismissed it as inconsequential, biased, and inaccurate, a misguided attempt to turn back the clock and exonerate the university and its former leaders since convicted of endangerment for not stopping sandusky years earlier.
The freeh report the report by louis freeh on the independent investigation of penn state university surrounding the child abuse committed by jerry sandusky. Jun 01, 2019 freeh, who helped uncover what he alleged was a jerry sandusky coverup at the original freeh report did not paint a pretty picture, and it. Freeh, who led a penn statefunded investigation into the. The man who investigated the jerry sandusky scandal is calling for the spanier is suing freeh in centre county court over the freeh report.
Full text of freeh report into penn state scandal chicago tribune. View full sizethe freeh report on penn states handling of the jerry. The ncaa is only a part of why some alumni feel the school and paterno took a disproportionate share of the blame, schmidt said, before explaining theories involving. Today with the report released by judge louis freeh, the penn state board of trustees delivered on the commitment we made last november when we engaged judge freeh to conduct an independent investigation into the universitys actions regarding former penn state employee, jerry sandusky, and the handling of. Jul 12, 2012 freeh report on penn state university. Freeh found, officials did not know until recently that anyone but the campus police had that obligation, and the police paid. Freeh report released to public penn state university.
Penn state officials reported today july 17 on the rapid and federal judge louis freeh in the aftermath of the child sexual abuse committed. Freeh, who five years ago produced a scathing report on the culpability of pennsylvania state university administrators in the jerry. The 267page, comprehensive report from judge louis freehs team. Jul 12, 2012 steve garban, right, walks with fellow member h.
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