The Pennsylvania Superior Court last week denied a new trial for
serial child molester Jerry Sandusky. The Pennsylvania Superior
Court last week denied a new trial for serial child molester
Jerry Sandusky. (File) The state Senate's passage of child abuse
bills last week nicely coincided with the state Superior Court's
decision not to grant a new trial for serial molester Jerry
Sandusky.  It was a good decision on the court's part. Mr.
Sandusky has a right to pursue the appellate process, but his
trial was fair and the evidence the jury considered in
convicting him was overwhelming.  The Senate also made good
calls on passing child abuse laws proposed by a state task force
created in the wake of the Sandusky and Catholic church scandals
- though it has taken a surprisingly long time.  A slate of
bills was passed unanimously that would, among other things:  ·
Increase the punishment for people found guilty of covering up
child abuse.  · Require medical professionals to report a case
of suspected child abuse imm