By Larry McShane
New York Daily News
November 16, 2011
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| Penn State professor John "Jack" Neisworth. |
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| Paul McLaughlin, alleged victim of abuse, claims that Penn State professor John "Jack" Neisworth sexually abused him in the late 1970's and 80's when he was between the age of 11 and 15. |
[with video] An Arizona man claims he was sexually abused 30 years ago by a Penn State professor — and the university refused to investigate his claims.
Paul McLaughlin, now of Phoenix, says the abuse began when he was just 11 and lasted from 1977-81, with an education professor and two other predators targeting him.
The victim told ABC News that he made audiotapes in 2001 of conversations where Prof. Jack Neisworth admitted performing oral sex on him.
"Although I had clear evidence of abuse by this professor, the university refused to act," charged McLaughlin. "Last week's arrest of Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky for the same kind of abuse suggests little has change."
Penn State officials declined to comment on the allegations, according to ABC News.
McLaughlin went public with his charges as the mother of one alleged Sandusky victim told ABC News that the disgraced ex-coach's claims of innocence made her ill.
"It sickened me, that he would be on TV, trying to downplay his charges," the mother said. "And I think it made him look more guilty."
McLaughlin, 45, said he taped his talks with the nationally known Neisworth as he underwent therapy over the decades-old incidents.
In late 2001 and early 2002, McLaughlin said he sent copies of the tapes to university officials in an effort to launch an investigation — but was roundly ignored.
Neisworth was indicted for child sexual abuse in 2005 in Maryland, although the charges were dismissed for lack of evidence.
In 2006, the professor — without admitting any wrongdoing — reached an out-of-court settlement with McLaughlin in a lawsuit filed by the purported victim.
The professor is a well-known expert of child development, and has received acclaim for his work with autistic children.
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