The scandal shook Penn State to its core, toppling legendary football coach Joe Paterno; the university’s president, Graham Spanier; and other senior officials. [Sandusky sentenced to 30 to 60 years]Federal investigators faulted Penn State for failing to issue an emergency notification to students and employees in early 2011 after senior officials learned of “significant evidence” that Sandusky posed a danger to the community, according to a 35-page letter the Education Department sent Penn State. The largest, until the Penn State case, was levied against Eastern Michigan University. The university, it said in the letter to Penn State, “largely ignored” many of its Clery-related duties, lacking sufficient staff and a system to ensure compliance. “It’s possible that the amount of the fine reflects the media coverage related to Penn State.

Source: Washington Post November 03, 2016 18:43 UTC