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Attorney: Sandusky might have taught boys "basic life skills, like how to put soap on your body"
Sandusky's lawyer says media took showering comments 'out of context'
By the CNN Wire Staff
updated 7:37 PM EST, Thu December 15, 2011
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/justice/pennsylvania-sandusky/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
(CNN) -- An attorney for a former Penn State football coach accused of sexually abusing young boys on Thursday claimed news media "somewhat exaggerated" and took "out of context" his comments about adults who "teach" children to shower.
Karl Rominger recently joined the defense team of Jerry Sandusky, who prosecutors say sexually abused 10 young boys over a 14-year period. The 67-year-old former defensive coordinator has pleaded not guilty to more than 50 related charges.
Sandusky has admitted showering and having "horsed around" with boys, though he's denied any sexual activity with his accusers.
On Tuesday, Rominger brought up the idea of an adult showering with young children during an interview with CNN affiliate WHTM.
"Teaching a person to shower at the age of 12 or 14 would sound strange to some people, but actually people who work with troubled youth would tell you that there are a lot of juvenile delinquents or people who are dependent who have to be taught basic life skills, like how to put soap on your body," the lawyer said.
By the CNN Wire Staff
updated 7:37 PM EST, Thu December 15, 2011
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/justice/pennsylvania-sandusky/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
(CNN) -- An attorney for a former Penn State football coach accused of sexually abusing young boys on Thursday claimed news media "somewhat exaggerated" and took "out of context" his comments about adults who "teach" children to shower.
Karl Rominger recently joined the defense team of Jerry Sandusky, who prosecutors say sexually abused 10 young boys over a 14-year period. The 67-year-old former defensive coordinator has pleaded not guilty to more than 50 related charges.
Sandusky has admitted showering and having "horsed around" with boys, though he's denied any sexual activity with his accusers.
On Tuesday, Rominger brought up the idea of an adult showering with young children during an interview with CNN affiliate WHTM.
"Teaching a person to shower at the age of 12 or 14 would sound strange to some people, but actually people who work with troubled youth would tell you that there are a lot of juvenile delinquents or people who are dependent who have to be taught basic life skills, like how to put soap on your body," the lawyer said.
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he didn't show us, but he told us what to do. He told us to start at the top so the suds flow down and they don't get wasted. We all laughed, but it must have made an impression on me since I still remember it. 
That same teacher brought us bear meat which he had shot himself. He was an Ernest Hemingway type.
What a character! It's funny what sticks with us. 
Where does he find these guys?
