Ex-Penn State president , two others face charges related to Jerry Sandusky scandal . Attorney general accuses three of turning `` a blind eye to serial predatory acts '' The motion alleges a conflict of interest because the woman Curley believed was representing him at the time , was actually representing Penn State University . Spanier 's attorney : There 's `` no factual basis '' to charges , says politics is at play . Charges come on same day as new report by former FBI director concludes that Paterno's actions were not criminal in nature and didn't warrant firing.
Ex-Penn State president , two others face charges related to Jerry Sandusky scandal . Attorney general accuses three of turning `` a blind eye to serial predatory acts '' Spanier 's attorney : There 's `` no factual basis '' to charges , says politics is at play . Charges come on same day as new report by former FBI director concludes that Paterno's actions were not criminal in nature and didn't warrant firing.