The family of the late former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno issued the following statement after former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted on 45 counts of child sex abuse at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte on Friday.
"Although we understand the task of healing is just beginning, today's verdict is an important milestone. The community owes a measure of gratitude to the jurors for their diligent service. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families. "
