McQueary Protected Under "Whistleblower" Law?

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Footwedge

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Nov 11, 2011 7:01 PM
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7219659/penn-state-assistant-coach-whistleblower-protection-reporting-sandusky-alleged-incident

I hardly think that what he did...or better yet...what he didn't do, would protect him under the federal whistleblower laws.

Being a true "whistle blower", would entail going to the real authorities....as in state police...at the minimum.

Prosecution views this guy as their ace in the hole in garnishing convictions. I just wonder if deals were already cut for McQueary and Paterno, for their GJ testimony.

From what we have read, about 90% of the public would like to see all the enablers be held accountable for this.
Nov 11, 2011 7:01pm
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Speedofsand

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Nov 11, 2011 7:07 PM
He is in secret protective custody.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/11/penn_state_assistant_coach_mik.html

During a brief and emotional conversation, McQueary told them, “I wanted to let you guys know I'm not your coach anymore. I'm done.”

When players asked, "Coach, where are you? Can we see you?" McQueary responded, “No, I'm actually in protective custody. I'm not in State College.”
Nov 11, 2011 7:07pm
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bigkahuna

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Nov 11, 2011 7:24 PM
I hope not. If he would have actually blown the whistle in 2002, then absolutely.
Nov 11, 2011 7:24pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Nov 11, 2011 7:28 PM
Dude's in a bad spot. Both sides are angry at him. The people that think he should have done more to help the kid immediately, and the nimrods that think PSU did nothing wrong and that he's lying about seeing a 60 year old man buggering a 10 year old boy.
Nov 11, 2011 7:28pm
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bigkahuna

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Nov 11, 2011 8:04 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;968377 wrote:Dude's in a bad spot. Both sides are angry at him. The people that think he should have done more to help the kid immediately, and the nimrods that think PSU did nothing wrong and that he's lying about seeing a 60 year old man buggering a 10 year old boy.
I think a lot of people blame him for Joe Pa getting fired. That to me is why he's in protective custody. If he does something (w/e it may be), then Joe Pa doesn't get fired.<---Not how I feel, but some irrational fans who are thinking football 1st.
Nov 11, 2011 8:04pm
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Writerbuckeye

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Nov 11, 2011 8:53 PM
I'm sure if someone tries to hurt him, the folks who are protecting him will be sure to call their dads before deciding how to defend him...the next day.
Nov 11, 2011 8:53pm
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karen lotz

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Nov 11, 2011 9:23 PM
He also told the players he was double fisting.
Nov 11, 2011 9:23pm
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Nov 11, 2011 9:24 PM
Writerbuckeye;968472 wrote:I'm sure if someone tries to hurt him, the folks who are protecting him will be sure to call their dads before deciding how to defend him...the next day.
LOL. Reps.
Nov 11, 2011 9:24pm
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bigkahuna

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Nov 11, 2011 10:17 PM
karen lotz;968512 wrote:He also told the players he was double fisting.
Not the best choice of words given the current climate.
Nov 11, 2011 10:17pm
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karen lotz

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Nov 11, 2011 10:19 PM
bigkahuna;968625 wrote:Not the best choice of words given the current climate.

He really did say that though.
Nov 11, 2011 10:19pm
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bigkahuna

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Nov 11, 2011 10:24 PM
karen lotz;968630 wrote:He really did say that though.
I know, but maybe he could have chosen a better phrase for drinking the pain away than that one.
Nov 11, 2011 10:24pm
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dwccrew

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Nov 12, 2011 1:25 AM
Writerbuckeye;968472 wrote:I'm sure if someone tries to hurt him, the folks who are protecting him will be sure to call their dads before deciding how to defend him...the next day.
As long as they tell their superiors, they will have done what they are obligated to do.
Nov 12, 2011 1:25am
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Nov 12, 2011 4:00 AM
Speedofsand;968361 wrote:He is in secret protective custody.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/11/penn_state_assistant_coach_mik.html

During a brief and emotional conversation, McQueary told them, &#8220;I wanted to let you guys know I'm not your coach anymore. I'm done.&#8221;

When players asked, "Coach, where are you? Can we see you?" McQueary responded, &#8220;No, I'm actually in protective custody. I'm not in State College.&#8221;
Probably in Columbus hiding out with Casey Anthony.
Nov 12, 2011 4:00am
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Nov 12, 2011 7:49 AM
Writerbuckeye;968472 wrote:I'm sure if someone tries to hurt him, the folks who are protecting him will be sure to call their dads before deciding how to defend him...the next day.
reps
Nov 12, 2011 7:49am
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bigkahuna

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Nov 12, 2011 9:36 AM
krambman;968821 wrote:Probably in Columbus hiding out with Casey Anthony.
I thought it was odd when his dad said "He's not in State College, PA, but I &#8203;don't believe he's in protective custody."
Nov 12, 2011 9:36am