It turns out the bond between convicted former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky and his attorney Joe Amendola may not be that close after all. Now we've learned Amendola and his co-counsel Karl Rominger both asked to resign from the case just as jury selection began. Their motion was denied by the judge however. Last Friday Amendola said in an interview following the verdict that he felt he had developed a friendly bond with Sandusky.
The two argued time and time again they did not have enough time to prepare for the case. Another issue centered around a scheduling conflict with a defense team member and the need to read documents from the grand jury investigation. Each time they asked for more time in the trial, they were denied. The speed of the trial could leave the door open for an appeal. Also, Sandusky's lawyers sought a mistrial over the repetition at trial of a grief part of the now infamous interview with Bob Costas. That motion, like so many others by the defense, was denied.
A jury found Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 counts of sexually abusing children. He faces life in prison.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:13:26 GMT
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:38:01 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:36:33 GMT
Philadelphia Police have released surveillance video hoping that someone will recognize the suspect wanted a fatal stabbing. At 5:09 AM, on April 16, police were called out to the 400 block of Vollmer
Philadelphia Police have released surveillance video hoping that someone will recognize the suspect wanted a fatal stabbing. At 5:09 AM, on April 16, police were called out to the 400 block of Vollmer
Monday, May 20 2013 2:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:22:16 GMT
Tuesday morning will feature another round patchy fog. It will be a mild and muggy start with temps in the mid 60s for the city and around 60 for the suburbs. Look for more clouds than sun with highs the low 80s. There could be a few spotty showers during the day.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:21:09 GMT
A picture taken of the rare Ben Franklin bust, valued at $3 million. The bust was stolen from a Brywn Mawr home in August.
A housekeeper has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the theft of a Benjamin Franklin bust stolen in suburban Philadelphia and reportedly worth $3 million.Andrea Lawton, 47, of Mobile, Ala.,
A housekeeper has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the theft of a Benjamin Franklin bust stolen in suburban Philadelphia and reportedly worth $3 million.Andrea Lawton, 47, of Mobile, Ala.,
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