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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2, 2013
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Scott Sikorski
717-787-1377
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Corman Statement on Governor's Suit Against NCAA Sanctions
Bellefonte - Senator Jake Corman (R-34th District) released the following
statement regarding the Governor' lawsuit dealing with NCAA sanctions on Penn
State University.
Today, I commend Governor Corbett for taking the initial steps towards
relieving the Penn State Community of the brunt the NCAA has placed on them
through unprecedented sanctions. I believe the Governor’s suit does have
standing as I can see firsthand the economic and community impact the
sanctions have had. As the Governor stated today, the lawsuit is not about
whether Penn State should be sanctioned but whether the NCAA can sanction
Penn State University in this situation. As I have stated from the
beginning, due process provides the integrity needed to ensure all
responsible parties are held accountable. The NCAA’s rush to judgment,
evident in their endorsement of the incomplete Freeh report as all the
information needed, undermines our societal and legal need for the essential
due process.
Senator Corman serves as Chairman of the Senator Appropriations Committee, is
a Penn State alumnus and represents the State College area as part of the 34th
Senatorial District. Last week, Senator Corman announced legislation aimed at
keeping the $60 million NCAA fine levied on PSU in the Commonwealth to be used
for Commonwealth child protection programs.
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