Bleacher Report · Jan 7, 2017
Jerry Sandusky Scandal Has Cost Penn State $237 Million
The Penn State football program is back on the rise, but the university continues to feel the sting of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, as it has reportedly cost the school $237 million over the past five years.
Sandusky—who was formerly the Nittany Lions' defensive coordinator under late head coach Joe Paterno—was arrested in 2011 and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse against children. He was found guilty of 45 counts and is serving a 30- to 60-year sentence in prison.
According to ESPN.com's Darren Rovell, a combination of lawsuits, legal fees and fines have contributed to Penn State's $237 million in costs. Here is a rundown of some of the known expenditures: