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Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Randy Shepard is charged with a sexual relationship with student

Friday, June 22, 2012  Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has been convicted of 45 counts at his child sex abuse trial.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The trial has been delayed for the former Palmyra High School teacher and coach accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Monday, April 16, 2012  A judge granted a change of venue in the case of the former Palmyra High School teacher accused of having sex with a student.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The former Palmyra High School teacher and assistant football coach made his first in-court appearance Monday since his arrested on charges that he carried on a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.

Monday, March 26, 2012  A judge Monday denied a request to reduce the bond for a former Palmyra High School teacher accused of having sex with a student.

Friday, March 16, 2012  A former Palmyra High School teacher arrested on charges of having sex with a student made his first court appearance Friday.

Friday, March 09, 2012  A recently terminated Palmyra High School teacher was arrested Friday on charges of statutory rape, statutory sodomy and felony sexual contact with a student while on public school property.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Pinkel was released after posting bond.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Following the horrific case of alleged sexual abuse surrounding the Penn State football program, there are safeguards in place for mandated reporting of abuse in several states including Illinois.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The winningest coach in major college football history was fired Wednesday night, sending angry students into the streets.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  A man convicted of killing a nationally known Iowa high school football coach is scheduled to be in court for sentencing.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Iowa jury convicts man in football coach killing

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Iowa jury convicts man in killing of football coach known for winning teams, leading town

Thursday, October 15, 2009