Law Offices of Lynda L. Hinkle, L.L.C.

If Joe Paterno Were in NJ, What Would Happen?

It is alleged that Joe Paterno knowingly did not report child sexual abuse to the authorities after it had been witnessed by a graduate student who alleges that he saw the abuse first hand. Some fans are asking, what did he do wrong? He reported it to the University, but did he have an obligation to go further? If this had occurred in New Jersey, the answer is yes…and teachers, professionals...