Tag Archives: Penn State

For the Heroes

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Callen Harty

In a rare show of empathy over the power of sports Rod Erickson, the President of Penn State University, had an iconic statue of long-time football coach Joe Paterno removed this morning.  In a statement he said, “I believe that, were it … Continue reading →

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A Time for Healing

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Callen Harty

The Jerry Sandusky trial is over.  The guilty verdicts have been delivered.  If the news trucks have not all packed up and gone already they will soon.  It is time for them to move on to the next story. It … Continue reading →

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Verdicts for the Innocent

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Callen Harty

Two trials in Pennsylvania that revolved around the issue of child sex abuse were decided today, and both of them were a victory for victims and survivors of abuse, as well as for the country as a whole.  This afternoon … Continue reading →

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As the Trial Winds Down

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Callen Harty

The emotional toll of the Jerry Sandusky trial will soon be in the past and a disturbing public story of child sex abuse will be out of the newspapers and the limelight, possibly in less than a week. The question … Continue reading →

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Taking the Stand

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Callen Harty

The Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial is triggering me in ways that I never expected.  Each time I hear or read the words of the abused boys–now young men–I get choked up and tears form at the corners of … Continue reading →

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