Judge In Jerry Sandusky Case Denies Accusers’ Bid For Pseudonyms; Bans Tweeting

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (CBS) — The judge hearing the Jerry Sandusky case has ruled that eight of the alleged victims will not be able to use aliases when they testify against the former Penn State assistant football coach. It’s a decision that has shocked a local expert.

Today, Judge John Cleland denied a request from five of the accusers who asked the court to protect them from giving their real names in front of the media and the public who will be present in the courtroom.

But the judge denied the request, saying that state law doesn’t give him the authority to allow adults to protect their identities in open court.

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