By Sara Ganim
The Patriot-News
November 21, 2011
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/11/alleged_jerry_sandusky_victim.html
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| Former Penn State football defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, right, leaves the office of Centre County magisterial district judge with his attorney Nov. 5. |
Victim One, the first known alleged victim of abuse by former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, had to leave his school in the middle of his senior year because of bullying, his counselor said Sunday.
Officials at Central Mountain High School in Clinton County weren't providing guidance for fellow students, who were reacting badly about Joe Paterno's firing and blaming the 17-year-old, said Mike Gillum, the psychologist helping his family. Those officials were unavailable for comment this weekend.
The name-calling and verbal threats were just too much, he said.
Other alleged victims are turning to each other for support, since they fear others will out them and cause a media swarm. The only encouragement for Victim One, Gillum said, is watching other alleged victims come forward because they felt empowered by his courage.
"He feels good about that," Gillum said. "That's the one good that's come of all this."
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