Last Updated on Thursday, 07 June 2012 13:48 Thursday, 07 June 2012 13:48

Written by Mark Dent

One of the better news points of the last two days re: the Sandusky Trial involved the nearly five dozen names on the defense's possible witness list. Among those names were Sue and Jay Paterno. Turns out they had no idea they would be possible witnesses, nor do they have any idea if they will be called upon. They do know that they don't plan on speaking during the trial.

All of this information comes from a statement released by lawyer Wick Sollers on Thursday afternoon. Here's the full statement:

"Over the last few days, numerous reporters have inquired about the news that Sue Paterno and Jay Paterno have been listed as possible witnesses in the upcoming trial of Jerry Sandusky.  The Paternos had no advance notice of this development and have no idea if they will in fact be called to testify.

The family has also received repeated media requests for interviews. Out of respect for the legal process, it is the family's strong preference not to comment while the trial is underway.  The only directive Joe Paterno gave to his family is that they should pursue the truth, while forcefully defending the honor and integrity of Penn State and the countless thousands of students, faculty, coaches and donors who have worked so hard over the years to build it into a world class institution.  This is the course the family has carefully followed during this extraordinary process.

Accordingly, while the trial is underway, the Paterno family will not make any further public comment unless something exceptional and unexpected develops that necessitates a response."

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