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Report of the Special Investigative Counsel Regarding the Actions of The Pennsylvania State University Related to the Child Sexual Abuse Committed by Gerald A. Sandusky Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP July 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Scope of Review and Methodology. Independence of the Investigation. Executive Summary * Findings * Recommendations for University Governance, Administration, and the Protection of Children in University Facilities and Programs Timeline of Significant Events. Chapter 1: The Pennsylvania State University - Governance and Administration I. Key Leadership Positions A. President B. _ Executive Vice President and Provost (“EVP- Provost”) ©. Senior Vice President - Finance and Business (“SVP- FB’) D. General Counsel I. Principal Administrative Areas A. University Police and Public Safety (“University Police Department”) B. Office of Human Resources (“OHR”) C. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“Athletic Department”) D. Outreach TI. Administrative Controls A. Policies and Procedures B. Oversight and Internal Controls Chapter 2; Response of University Officials to the Allegation of Child Sexual Abuse Against Sandusky - 1998.. I. Sandusky’s Association with Penn State A. Sandusky’s Criminal Activity 1995-1998 Tl. Events of May 3, 1998 at the Lasch Building IL. Investigation of Sandusky - 1998 A. May 4~ 6, 1998: Police Report, Initial Investigation and Psychological Evaluation of the Victim B. May 7 —9, 1998: A Second Evaluation of the Victim C. May 12- 19, 1998: Police Overhear Sandusky Admit to Showering with the Victim D. Late May 1998: District Attorney’s Decision to Not Prosecute Sandusky E, June 1, 1998: University Police Speak with Sandusky IV. Involvement of University Officials in the Sandusky Investigation A May 430, 1998: Notif cations and Updates to Spanier, Schultz, Paterno and Curley B. June 1— 10, 1998: Report to University Officials on Sandusky Interview and Case Closure C. 2011 Grand Jury Testimony of Spanier, Schultz, Paterno and Curley D. University Officials Do Not Notify the Board of the Sandusky Investigation E. Sandusky's Criminal A 1998 - 2001 Chapter 3: Sandusky’s Retirement from the University - 1999 .. I. Sandusky’s Decision to Retire Il. Negotiating the Agreement III. Sandusky’s Retirement Agreement Chapter 4: Response of University Officials to the Allegation of Child Sexual Abuse Against Sandusky — 2001. iii

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