Reaction to the conviction of Jerry Sandusky on 45 of 48 counts of child sexual abuse:

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"The sentence that Jerry will receive will be a life sentence." — Defense lawyer Joe Amendola.

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"One of the recurring themes in this case was: Who would believe a kid? The answer is: We here in Bellefonte, Pa., would believe a kid." — Attorney General Linda Kelly.

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"Nobody wins. We've all lost." — The mother of Victim 6, who testified against Sandusky in court.

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"Today a jury did what so many other people and institutions failed to do — they held Jerry Sandusky accountable for sexually abusing children. This jury broke years of silence about Sandusky's systematic targeting, grooming and abuse of children and finally delivered justice." — Justine Andronici and Andrew Shubin, lawyers for Victims 3 and 7 and Matt Sandusky.

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"The University wants to provide a forum where the University can privately, expeditiously and fairly address the victims' concerns and compensate them for claims relating to the University." — Statement from PSU President Rodney Erickson.

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"Rot in hell!" — Yelled to Sandusky as he was taken to a sheriff's cruiser to be driven to the Centre County Correctional Facility.

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"Although we understand the task of healing is just beginning, today's verdict is an important milestone. The community owes a measure of gratitude to the jurors for their diligent service. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families." — The Paterno family.