Penn State University Administrators Step Down Amid Scandal
By: Ava-joye Burnett
Updated: November 7, 2011
STATE COLLEGE, PA - Two top Penn State University officials stepped down late Sunday, as a result of a child sex abuse investigation.
Penn State athletic director, Tim Curley requested to be placed on administrative leave. Curley wants to defend himself against charges tied to the investigation of former football defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky.
According to a university spokesperson, vice president for finance and business, Gary Schultz will also step down. Both Curley and Schultz face perjury and other charges and are expected to turn themselves into authorities Monday.
Sandusky was charged with sexually abusing eight boys over 15 years.
Penn State athletic director, Tim Curley requested to be placed on administrative leave. Curley wants to defend himself against charges tied to the investigation of former football defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky.
According to a university spokesperson, vice president for finance and business, Gary Schultz will also step down. Both Curley and Schultz face perjury and other charges and are expected to turn themselves into authorities Monday.
Sandusky was charged with sexually abusing eight boys over 15 years.
