A charity for at-risk children founded by a former Penn State assistant football coach now charged with molesting boys has asked its donors to give their money to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape instead.
The Second Mile made the recommendation Monday in the latest sign its days may be numbered.
It told The Associated Press about the decision before posting it on its website. It said its December programs will continue as scheduled. The Second Mile was founded in the 1970s by Jerry Sandusky, who was charged this month with sexual abuse of eight boys over a 15-year period. Prosecutors say Sandusky met victims through the charity. He denies the allegations.
Last week, the charity said it was considering restructuring, transferring programs to other organizations or ceasing operations. Lawyers for one of the people described in a grand jury report as a victim of repeated sexual attacks by Sandusky are seeking a court order to prevent the charity from unloading its assets.
The Second Mile made the recommendation Monday in the latest sign its days may be numbered.
It told The Associated Press about the decision before posting it on its website. It said its December programs will continue as scheduled. The Second Mile was founded in the 1970s by Jerry Sandusky, who was charged this month with sexual abuse of eight boys over a 15-year period. Prosecutors say Sandusky met victims through the charity. He denies the allegations.
Last week, the charity said it was considering restructuring, transferring programs to other organizations or ceasing operations. Lawyers for one of the people described in a grand jury report as a victim of repeated sexual attacks by Sandusky are seeking a court order to prevent the charity from unloading its assets.
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