NCAA seeks to have law over Penn State fine tossed

PHILLLY.COM / AP: The NCAA has asked a federal judge to declare unconstitutional a state law that requires Penn State’s $60 million fine over the Jerry Sandusky molestation scandal, money earmarked for child abuse programs, to be used entirely within Pennsylvania…

Last month the NCAA sought to end the litigation, saying the state could control the money.

Then, on Friday, a state judge kept alive the case that sought to enforce the law. The plaintiffs, Sen. Jake Corman and Treasurer Rob McCord, had not taken a position either way on dismissal of the state case… (more)

EDITOR: NCAA is desperately trying to avoid review of its actions against the football program by a court.

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