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Judge Dismisses Sandusky’s Relief After He Withdraws Affidavit Request

9/9/2026

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Jerry Sandusky appeared remotely from prison at a Pennsylvania hearing on Tuesday.
He withdrew his request to submit a recantation affidavit from accuser R.R.
Judge Maureen Skerda dismissed his post-conviction relief request after the withdrawal.
Sandusky’s team will now pursue a federal trial since state appeals failed.
Pennsylvania Attorney General called the alleged recantation “highly suspect.”

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Jerry Sandusky appeared remotely from prison at a Pennsylvania hearing on Tuesday.
He withdrew his request to submit a recantation affidavit from accuser R.R.
Judge Maureen Skerda dismissed his post-conviction relief request after the withdrawal.
Sandusky’s team will now pursue a federal trial since state appeals failed.
Pennsylvania Attorney General called the alleged recantation “highly suspect.”