The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists

By The Associated Press
September 8, 2026 | 11:08 AM

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial

By The Associated Press
September 8, 2026 | 11:34 AM

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky appeared in court remotely Tuesday where he said he agreed with his lawyers not to go forward with testimony from an accuser who wants to recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago. The hearing was part of the latest bid by Sandusky’s lawyers to secure a new trial for him as his lawyers prepare to go to federal court to seek a new trial after failing repeatedly in state courts. In court. Sandusky, 82, appeared on a video screen in a spare room in Laurel Highlands state prison, seated at a small table in a maroon-colored shirt looking up at the camera through glasses. Under questioning, he told Centre County Judge Maureen Skerda he had consulted with his lawyers about the decision not to present the accuser's testimony recanting the allegations from Sandusky's 2012 trial. “I'm making this decision on advice of counsel,” Sandusky said, his arms on the table in front of him, a notepad between them. “Is there anything wrong with that?”

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