Former Penn State President Graham Spanier was indicted Thursday on five charges. Former Athletic Director Tim Curley and Former Interim Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Gary Schultz were also indicted on three additional charges.
The charges faced by these three former administrators carry different levels of weight and a variety of potential sentences if any of them are found guilty:
Perjury: Making a knowingly false statement under oath or when sworn to the tell the truth.
Third degree felony — can carry a maximum sentence of seven years and a fine of $15,000
Endangering Welfare of Children: When a parent, guardian or person that employs or supervises children under the age of 18 knowingly violates their duty of care, protection or support, thus endangering the welfare of the child.
Third degree felony — can carry a maximum sentence of seven years and a fine of $15,000
Obstructing Administration of Law or other Governmental Function: Obstructing or impairing the government’s ability to achieve a desired goal through force, violence, physical interference, breach of official duty or any other unlawful act.
Second degree misdemeanor — can carry a maximum sentence of two years and a fine of $5,000
Criminal Conspiracy: Aiding or planning an attempted or successful criminal act (in this case, the crimes listed above)
Second degree misdemeanor — can carry a maximum sentence of two years and a fine of $5,000
Failure to Report or to Refer: Willfully failing to report a case of suspected child abuse when required to do so by law
Summary offense — a maximum sentence of 90 days and a fine of $300
