Last week we mentioned that the 30 Rock Interview between Bob Costas and Jerry Sandusky was played in open court. And I believe we made mention of the fact that Judge Cleland instructed the jury that the taped interivew they heard was not the correct one, and that they MUST pay attention to the transcript in its entirety - and disregard the taped interview played in open court.
Now we know why...
From unaired footage:
Jerry Sandusky: "I'm a very passionate person in terms of trying to make a difference in the lives of some young people," Sandusky said in the interview. "I worked very hard to try to connect with them. To make them feel good about themselves. To be something significant in their lives. Maybe this gets misinterpreted, has gotten depending on. … I know a lot of young people where it hasn't. I have worked with many, many young people where there has been no misinterpretation of my actions and I have made a very significant difference in their lives."
Costas then challenged Sandusky: "But isn't what you're just describing the classic MO of many pedophiles?" he asked. "And that is that they gain the trust of young people, they don't necessarily abuse every young person. There were hundreds, if not thousands of young boys you came into contact with, but there are allegations that at least eight of them were victimized. Many people believe there are more to come. So it's entirely possible that you could've helped young boy A in some way that was not objectionable while horribly taking advantage of young boy B, C, D and E. Isn't that possible?"
Sandusky replied: "Well -- you might think that. I don't know. In terms of -- my relationship with so many, many young people. I would -- I would guess that there are many young people who would come forward. Many more young people who would come forward and say that my methods and -- and what I had done for them made a very positive impact on their life. And I didn't go around seeking out every young person for sexual needs that I've helped. There are many that I didn't have -- I hardly had any contact with who I have helped in many, many ways."
I remember sitting in court thinking why would they play this interview - but now it makes sense. They were supposed to play the UNEDITED interview but didn't - which is why the judge instructed the jury to use the transcript that will be provided.
Rebecca is in court today - look for update later tonight.
Thanks -
Roxine