On the same day it was reported legendary Penn State head football coach, Joe Paterno would retire after the season ended, the Board of Trustees made an announcement they decided to relieve Paterno and university president Graham Spanier of their duties. Paterno and Spanier's have been fired as a result of their roles in the mishandling of reports that retired defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was having inappropriate relationships with underaged boys from The Second Mile foundation. In the wake of this news, the grand jury reports have been made available via the internet.
For those of you who choose to read the reports, I must warn you...the details are very graphic:
http://cbschicago.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/sandusky-grand-jury-presentment.pdf
After the Board of Trustees made the announcement that Paterno had been fired, Paterno had this to say to reporters gathered outside his home:
"I am disappointed with the board of trustees' decision, but I have to accept it."
Later in the evening, students took to the streets in protest of the board's decision. The protests soon turned violent as people began to turn cars over and throw stones. Some protesters were arrested and there have been reports of injuries.
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