Twitter and cable news have lit up as the judge in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse/rape trial prepares to announce the verdict. Reporters are tweeting from the courtroom, but the judge has banned any texting or tweeting of the decision until after the hearing is adjourned.
https://twitter.com/jakeacarpenter/status/216346089547251713
#Sandusky was holding hands with his wife while they walked into court together #CNN #SanduskyVerdict #JerrySandusky
— A~ (@RES911CUE) June 23, 2012
just watched Sandusky and his wife hold hands walking into court to hear verdict…*skin crawls*
— Vanessa Gibson (@vanessagibson) June 23, 2012
HOW in the world is #Sandusky's wife still w him ESPECIALLY after their son came forward with admissions of his own abuse?! This is crazy.
— Sarah DeThomasis (@SarahDeThomasis) June 23, 2012
The large crowd here in Bellefonte is now at a whisper. Locals are in the back. Medial near the front. #Sandusky family waiting.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) June 23, 2012
Remember folks, Jerry #Sandusky faces 48 counts as of now. The jury will go through all 48 of them.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) June 23, 2012
All the cable newsers are now live covering the imminent verdict in the Sandusky trial. The broadcasters will break in when it's read.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 23, 2012
Also, a gag order will go in effect once everyone arrives for the verdict. I won't tweet & break the rules. Someone likely will.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) June 23, 2012
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Alternate live video from outside the courthouse where Sandusky verdict to be read – http://t.co/ox3YnyqG
— Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) June 23, 2012
Fox News David Lee said that judge put #Sandusky courtroom on lockdown; no electric devices used or anyone permitted to leave until OK given
— Sam Valley (@SamValley) June 23, 2012
Just saw my Uncle Tom escorting Jerry Sandusky into the courtroom on Fox News, hopefully he escorts him to jail from there!!
— Sara (@SaraChandlerI) June 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/GoIrishGlory/status/216350314733912064
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Here’s the verdict:
BREAKING: Former #PSU defensive coordinator Jerry #Sandusky has been found guilty of 45 of 48 charges of sexual abuse of minors.
— The Daily Collegian (@DailyCollegian) June 23, 2012
Jerry Sandusky's bail was revoked and he will be taken into custody.
— The Daily Collegian (@DailyCollegian) June 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/jakeacarpenter/status/216352912123772929
https://twitter.com/jakeacarpenter/status/216353007439327232
And here’s a common Twitter reaction uniting Americans of all stripes across the country:
https://twitter.com/kylebest_/status/216353510835499008
Rot in hell #Sandusky… You're a disgrace to my beloved Penn State
— l3i11y (@311Phillies) June 23, 2012
Rot in hell, Sandusky. Then rot in hell again.
— Amanda Lorian (@dupweeeee) June 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/CorySprankle/status/216352417669853186
On CBS live feed, Sandusky is put in sheriff car. As it's pulling out you hear woman hoarsely shout "Rot. In. Hell"
— Angela James (@angelajames) June 23, 2012
Bail revoked, Sandusky put handcuffed in cop car. A bystander yells "Rot in hell!"
— Jeannine Edwards (@jeanninee12) June 23, 2012
Justice is served. Keep all the victims in your continued prayers.
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Update:
https://twitter.com/viewofadam/status/216382627861643265/photo/1
