PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The new president of a charity founded by a former Penn State assistant football coach accused of molesting boys says the organization is looking at three options for its future and may not close.
David Woodles told The Patriot-News newspaper of Harrisburg on Friday that since he became president of The Second Mile this week it’s looking at whether it will continue its broad array of programs to help children, transfer them to another charity or close. His remarks came amid reports the charity would close permanently.
The charity was founded by Jerry Sandusky, who is charged with molesting eight boys over a 15-year period. The sex abuse scandal has rocked Penn State and brought down beloved head football coach Joe Paterno.
Sandusky maintains his innocence.
Paterno says he should have done more about allegations against Sandusky.
