National AM Buzz: Defense Continues in the Jerry Sandusky Trial, Possible Release for Dharun Ravi
By: NBC News, KARK 4 Today
Updated: June 19, 2012
Defense Continues in the Jerry Sandusky Trial
More testimony in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial continues today. Defense attorneys called character witnesses Monday.
The former Penn State assistant football coach is accused of sexually abusing ten boys over a 15-year period. Eight of his accusers testified last week.
It's not known if Sandusky himself will take the stand.
Possible Release for Dharun Ravi
A New Jersey man jailed for using a webcam to spy on his gay college roommate could be freed today.
Dharun Ravi, 20, has served 20 days of a 30-day sentence.
Ravi's roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide after Ravi streamed video of Clementi and another man kissing.
Ravi's lawyers are appealing his conviction on charges including bias intimidation.
Prosecutors are also appealing, asking for a longer sentence.
Mini Darth Vader Goes Home
Little Darth Vader is home resting this morning, Max Page,7 , who played a mini Darth Vader in a Volkswagen commercial, is recovering from open-heart surgery.
He was released from the hospital on Monday.
The two-hour operation to replace his pulmonary valve took place last Thursday. Doctors hope this will be his last major surgery.
More testimony in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial continues today. Defense attorneys called character witnesses Monday.
The former Penn State assistant football coach is accused of sexually abusing ten boys over a 15-year period. Eight of his accusers testified last week.
It's not known if Sandusky himself will take the stand.
Possible Release for Dharun Ravi
A New Jersey man jailed for using a webcam to spy on his gay college roommate could be freed today.
Dharun Ravi, 20, has served 20 days of a 30-day sentence.
Ravi's roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide after Ravi streamed video of Clementi and another man kissing.
Ravi's lawyers are appealing his conviction on charges including bias intimidation.
Prosecutors are also appealing, asking for a longer sentence.
Mini Darth Vader Goes Home
Little Darth Vader is home resting this morning, Max Page,7 , who played a mini Darth Vader in a Volkswagen commercial, is recovering from open-heart surgery.
He was released from the hospital on Monday.
The two-hour operation to replace his pulmonary valve took place last Thursday. Doctors hope this will be his last major surgery.
