Sandusky lawyer defends Times interview

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Jerry Sandusky's lawyer said the disgraced former Penn State coach's newspaper interview was a necessary response to what he called a "one-sided" story.

"His case almost from the outset has been so one-sided," attorney Joseph Amendola told The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Everything was (about) the victims. …. Everyone just assumed that this was a done deal, and Jerry had done these crimes."

Sandusky denied allegations he was a serial child molester in an extensive interview with The New York Times. He said his contacts with young boys through his charity were never inappropriate but had been "twisted" by prosecutors.

The interview irked the lawyers representing the alleged victims; however, Amendola said Sandusky was facing an onslaught from alleged victims who might be more interested in a sizable financial settlement from Penn State. "It's incredible," Amendola said. "They're inviting people, in my opinion, to fabricate allegations."

Legal experts told the newspaper they were dubious about the impact Sandusky's interview would have on his defense; however, Amendola said his client would likely not run for cover after a Dec. 13 preliminary hearing.

"Probably after that, we're going to hear a lot more from Jerry," Amendola predicted.