Is the FBI or government investingating this Penn State Scandal?

TheWolf · Nov 19, 2011

Just wondering because I havent heard that they were involved.

I figured that it might be tough to find the time to investigate something like this being they are all so busy with pro sports labor negotiations.

ProPokerPlayer · Nov 19, 2011

The FBI cant get involved unless the crimes took place in multiple states and the DOJ policy is they have no authority to investigate anything when the victim is not a minority, handicapped, illegal, etc.

Samhain · Nov 19, 2011

The NCAA now is..

DeathEatsaCracker · Nov 19, 2011

ProPokerPlayer said:
The FBI cant get involved unless the crimes took place in multiple states and the DOJ policy is they have no authority to investigate anything when the victim is not a minority, handicapped, illegal, etc.

Sandusky is alleged to have brought a boy along with them on a road trip to Texas.

sean1 · Nov 19, 2011

Unless they were transporting kids across state lines for sex, the FBI would not be involved. I suppose if they made arrangements or coverups via phone across state lines, but this doesn't really seem like a Federal matter. I am sure the local DA will not have a problem sending Sandusky to rot for 50+ years.

I am stunned he is out on $100k bail. I'm even more stunned he has not run.

TheWolf · Nov 20, 2011

sean1 said:
Unless they were transporting kids across state lines for sex, the FBI would not be involved. I suppose if they made arrangements or coverups via phone across state lines, but this doesn't really seem like a Federal matter. I am sure the local DA will not have a problem sending Sandusky to rot for 50+ years.

I am stunned he is out on $100k bail. I'm even more stunned he has not run.

Ya this whole thing stinks. Its looking like the payoffs are starting already. I bet this whole little scandal involves a lot more powerful rich people too. Interesting to see how this plays out, but It wouldnt surprise me if there are even more coverups and payoffs.

kidman232 · Nov 21, 2011

i still say sandusky is going to be found dead, whether by suicide or "random natural causes". i also dont think joepa is going to last long either.

texansfan · Nov 21, 2011

Sounds like they might.

NBC's Today says FBI may investigate whether Jerry Sandusky brought molestation victim to Outback Bowl in Tampa
In reporting that the FBI and federal prosecutors may open their own investigation into child rape charges against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, NBC's Today show revealed one nugget of interest to Tampa Bay audiences:

Among the possible charges is an allegation he brought one boy, known in the Grand Jury documentation as Victim Number Four, to the Outback Bowl in Tampa in 1998 and molested him here. Such a move, if true, would involve crossing state lines to commit a crime in a way that might fall into federal jurisdiction.

A spokeswoman for Tampa police confirmed that the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office has been in touch with federal agencies and local law enforcement regarding any Sandusky connections.

"We have not anyone come forth to spur any type of investigation," said Tampa police spokeswoman Janelle McGregor.