Sandusky attorney: Neighbors’ concerns ‘unfounded’

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —

The attorney for Jerry Sandusky, who is on house arrest awaiting trial on child molestation charges, says reported concerns in the neighborhood about his client “are totally unfounded.”

Pennsylvania state prosecutors are seeking changes in Sandusky’s bail conditions after getting complaints that he’s been watching children in a nearby schoolyard from his back porch.

Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola on Tuesday night called it “unfortunate” that some people want his client incarcerated “even before he has an opportunity to present his defense and prove his innocence in court.”

The attorney general’s office argues in court papers that the former Penn State assistant coach shouldn’t be allowed outside unless he’s getting medical treatment. Prosecutors also oppose his bid to see his grandchildren.

A hearing in Centre County Court is scheduled Friday on Sandusky’s bail conditions.

Wednesday’s Centre Daily Times reported that 100 seats for Friday’s hearing will be made available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Court officials said the public will be admitted starting at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. hearing.

Bellefonte police said no streets will be closed and traffic will not be disrupted.

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