Penn State: Game Over By nickfilingeri Aug 17, 1999 Sandusky retires from his job at Penn State Oct 18, 2000 Janitor walks in on Sandusky showering with young boy Mar 1, 2002 A graduate assistant saw Sandusky sexually assaulting a boy in the showers Apr 4, 2009 Mother of the first victim reports the acts to the school Apr 14, 2010 The graduate assistant who witnissed the sexual acts testifies against a grand jury against Sandusky Nov 5, 2011 the investigation of Jerry Sandusky becomes public Nov 9, 2011 Paterno announces he will retire at the end of the season. This is partially because of the scandal taking place. Nov 10, 2011 Hours after Paterno announces his retirement, the board of trustees fires Paterno, and school president Graham Spanier Nov 11, 2011 Coach Mike McQuery was asked not to be at the upcoming game due to multiple violent life threats Nov 14, 2011 Ten people around the world come out and announce they were victims of Jerry Sandusky Nov 21, 2011 Penn State announces that it has hired former FBI director Louis Freeh to investigate the abuse allegations. Jan 6, 2012 Penn State hires Bill O'Brian as the new head coach Jan 22, 2012 Joe Paterno dies from complications that arised from lung cancer. Jun 22, 2012 Jerry Sandusky is found guilty of 45 out of the 48 counts of sexual abuse. Jul 11, 2012 Sandusky is sentenced to 30-60 years in prison.