Meet Pedobear: He’s an Internet-born character that mocks pedophiles and today, he showed up at Jerry Sandusky’s sex abuse trial.

Uhhh…

(h/t MichaelHayes)

Let the media circus begin in T-minus…

PennLive.com reported that a Pennsylvania judge initially banned Internet use in the courtroom, but changed his mind on Monday after hearing an attorney representing major media outlets. It was argued that the ban would pose challenges on journalists to do their jobs effectively, and delay their ability to report information out to the public. [via]

Breaking: Ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky has been arrested on new sex abuse charges brought by two new accusers. [AP]

It was bound to happen

During the season finale of South Park, several shots were fired at Penn State. For example: 

Now listen, you’re going to be put into a foster home, so would you like to go to Neverland Ranch, the Catholic church or Penn State University?

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imwithkanye:

Bob Mother Effing Costas for the win!

Costas asked very direct questions. And he’s done some good research with this story, noting how strange it is that, after he quit Penn State, he didn’t pursue other opportunities at major universities. He had an interview with Virginia; he removed himself from consideration. A good interview but a tough one to watch. Admit that some of the things Costas asked probably made viewers uncomfortable. But he didn’t hide from them. The fact that he didn’t makes the fact that Sandusky agreed to this interview seem all the more absurd.