NBC news is reporting: Prosecutors plan to start their case against Jerry Sandusky next week by reading copies of “bizarre” letters that the former Penn State defensive coach wrote to one of his alleged victims that describe a relationship between them, according to a source familiar with the evidence in the case.
The letters are viewed by prosecutors as incriminating, supporting the state’s charges that Sandusky had improper relations with the alleged victim, repeatedly sexually abusing him.
According to a grand jury report, Sandusky used “guilt and bribery” to maintain a relationship with Victim 4, buying cigarettes for him, giving him money to buy marijuana and allowing him to smoke the marijuana in his car.
The gifts referred to are also detailed in the grand jury indictment. They included opportunities to attend sporting and charity events as well as merchandise like athletic apparel.
