Jerry Sandusky is a former American football coach known for his time at Penn State University, where he was an assistant coach for the Nittany Lions from 1969 to 1999. He was also the founder of a charity called The Second Mile, which aimed to help at-risk youth. In 2011, Sandusky was arrested and later convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse. His case led to significant media coverage and discussions about child protection, the responsibilities of institutions like Penn State, and the impact of abuse on victims.