Jerry Sandusky Trial: Journalists Now Allowed To Use Internet

Judge Allows Journalists To Text And Tweet During Jerry Sandusky Trial

Journalists covering the trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, will now be allowed to access the Internet on their laptops and mobile devices from the courtroom.

Sandusky has been charged with over 40 counts of serial sex abuse involving 10 boys. His trial begins on Tuesday.

PennLive.com reported that a Pennsylvania judge initially banned Internet use in the courtroom, but changed his mind on Monday after hearing an attorney representing major media outlets. It was argued that the ban would pose challenges on journalists to do their jobs effectively, and delay their ability to report information out to the public.

Credentialed media will now be able to access email, text, and Twitter. Members of the public who attend the trial are prohibited from using any of these functions.

Sandusky first spoke out about the accusations with NBC's Bob Costas on the network's "Rock Center with Brian Williams."

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