Cash for Claims? Parlato Exposes Penn State Abuse Financial Frenzy
Investigative Exposé Series on the Sandusky Case Raises Eyebrows
By Richard Luthmann
In his latest installment re-examing the Jerry Sandusky scandal, investigative journalist Frank Parlato presents a startling new perspective, challenging the widely accepted narrative.
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Parlato meticulously examines the financial compensations awarded to Sandusky's accusers, which amount to millions of dollars, raising questions about the true nature of the allegations.
Highlighting the case of Aaron Fisher, known as Victim 1, Parlato notes the substantial financial gain involved. Fisher, who initially denied abuse, received a whopping $7.5 million from Penn State. This revelation casts doubt on the motivations behind the accusations. As Parlato reports, "After the trial, Penn State awarded Fisher $7.5 million."
The use of recovered memory therapy is a critical aspect of Parlato's investigation. He questions its credibility, citing how key testimonies, including that of Brett Swisher-Houtz, emerged only after extensive therapy sessions. This controversial method, which Parlato suggests might have influenced the testimonies, is a focal point of the debate surrounding the legitimacy of the charges against Sandusky.
Parlato also scrutinizes attorney Andrew Shubin’s role, who secured over $32 million in settlements for his clients. This substantial financial gain is juxtaposed against the backdrop of Sandusky's steadfast proclamations of innocence. Sandusky, serving a 30-60-year sentence, maintains, "I did not commit the heinous crimes I was accused of…. I didn’t hurt those kids… My focus was on helping them.”
This investigation thus paints a complex and controversial picture of the Sandusky case, one that goes beyond the simple narrative of guilt. It suggests a scenario where financial incentives and dubious therapeutic methods might have significantly influenced the outcome of one of the most scandalous cases in college sports history.