What was Joe Paterno accused of

Four years after joe paterno's death, the allegations of what and when the legendary penn state coach knew about jerry sandusky are getting more grim by the day.6, 1999, file photo, penn state head football coach joe paterno, right, poses with his defensive coordinator jerry sandusky.Joe paterno worked with jerry sandusky for decades.When jerry sandusky's crimes came to light in 2011, the world thought it was the first time joe paterno and penn state had faced a serial sexual predator in their midst.He has denied the allegations.

The washington post's sally jenkins discussed her exclusive interview with penn state legend joe paterno, in which the former head football coach spoke at length.Four of the known victims have since passed away.Joe paterno's life has been scrutinized endlessly the last four and a half years.Joe paterno was not guilty.In january of 2015, the ncaa agreed to restore 111 of paterno's wins as part of a settlement of the lawsuit brought by state sen, jake corman and former state.

He has denied the allegations.He recorded his 409th victory on october 29, 2011.