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Originally Posted by Superman
I also see much, much greater failures by several others in this story. Perhaps the most glaring is McQueary's failure to march into that shower and stop a rape, then call police. At an absolute, bare frickin' minimum. Most of us would have had to tell the police that Sandusky was lying on the shower floor unconscious. That was the first of several failures, not counting Sandusky's horrific behavior.
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Well, I'd agree with that.
I don't know what kind of man could walk in and see a 60 year old anally raping a 10 year old, and turn and walk away and let it continue. Absolutely shocking (although that's too weak a word, I'm not sure a strong enough word exists).
Clearly, there were different levels of responsibility. Based on the facts as known (from admissions, statements, the grand jury, etc.), it is pretty obvious, though, that Paterno's actions/inactions were not those of a pillar of responsibility.
Did he do anything illegal? Well, he wasn't indicted, but IMO after reading the findings of the indictment, he was pretty close. Close enough that I think he is legally eligible to claim the 5th Amendment right to not say anything more (or be compelled to say anything), which is my guess he will do from hereon out.
In the end, some measure of justice will be done. He will be either fired immediately, or in any event be gone this year for sure. His legacy is forever tarnished. His 409 wins are tarnished. Hopefully he never has a good night sleep again.