Second Mile not responsible for Sandusky legal fees

The Second Mile, founded in 1977 in State College, Pennsylvania, is a statewide non-profit organization for children.  (CBS 21 News)
The Second Mile, founded in 1977 in State College, Pennsylvania, is a statewide non-profit organization for children. (CBS 21 News)
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Updated: 3/04 8:47 am

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A federal judge says the insurance carrier for the children's charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky doesn't have to cover his criminal or civil legal costs related to acts of abuse.

U.S. District Judge Yvette Kane's ruling says Sandusky wasn't acting as an employee or executive of The Second Mile when he molested boys. She says Sandusky's behavior was personal. She sided with New Jersey-based Federal Insurance Company.

Sandusky was convicted of abusing 10 boys and faces multiple lawsuits. Prosecutors say he found victims through his charity. He was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison but is appealing.

Sandusky's appellate lawyer Norris Gelman says he's sticking with his client but "without money it's going to be a little tough."

Messages left for Federal Insurance attorneys haven't been returned.

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