According to a Sunday report from Michael R. Sisak of the Associated Press, “Penn State’s legal settlements with Jerry Sandusky’s accusers cover alleged abuse dating to 1971.”

University spokesman Lawrence Lokman confirmed the date to the AP while responding to questions about "claims against the school" and a statement from university president Eric Barron about new allegations regarding when former head football coach Joe Paterno first knew about Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. Sisak noted 1971 was 40 years before the former assistant football coach was arrested.

Barron "decri...

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