Jerry Sandusky's lawyers want to put off accuser's recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial

Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky asked Thursday to cancel a court date for a hearing over a claim that an accuser wants to recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago.

Jerry Sandusky's lawyers want to put off accuser's recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial

TL;DR

  • Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky have requested to cancel a court date.
  • The court date was for a hearing regarding an accuser's claim.
  • The accuser reportedly wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse against Sandusky.
  • Sandusky's legal team is seeking a new trial.