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I've been keeping my eyes on this trial ever since it first started. When I heard there was a verdict, I tuned in to see what it was. I'm very glad that he was found guilty, though I felt that there was no way the jury couldn't have found him guilty with the victims' testimony. A few victims were even sobbing and emotional during their testimony. I admire them for being brave enough to share their experiences and for letting everyone know what a monster Sandusky really was. Now, they can begin the healing process, though it will still take some time.

As for Joe Pa, he got the short end of the deal. From what I heard on In Session, Mike McQueary testified that after he heard the noises in the locker room, he went to his father first and reported what he saw. Then his father told him to tell Paterno. After Mike told Paterno, Paterno went to one of the supervisors who went to the campus police. Yes, I agree that McQueary or Joe should have gone to the regular police, but they did what they felt was the right thing. At least they told someone. I just hope that Dottie Sandusky doesn't make excuses for Jerry now. If I were her, I would be appalled.

As they were leading Jerry out of the courthouse to the police car, he had no emotion on his face. In the courtroom when the prosecutor was making their closing arguments, Jerry was smiling until the prosecutor came behind him and told the jury that Jerry did it and that they knew he did it and had to find justice for the victims. After this statement, Jerry's smile faltered and he cowered down.

I'm just glad it's over for now. Penn State has been tarnished by this man's actions, and though he has gotten what he deserved, it will still be fresh in many people's minds.