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Jerry Sandusky Trial: Psychologist Will Examine Sandusky, According To Report

CNN is reporting that Jerry Sandusky will be undergoing an examination from a prosecution psychologist on Sunday. The examination comes after a court order issued Friday that allows the defense to use testimony on whether Sandusky suffers from a psychological disorder.

Sandusky's lawyers claim that the content of letters sent to some of the alleged victims comes from a Histronic Personality Disorder, which according to the National Institutes of Health is "a condition in which a person acts in a very emotional and dramatic way that draws attention to themselves."

The prosecution claims that the letters were used as "grooming techniques" that are frequently used by sexual predators.

The trial is expected to resume on Monday, where the prosecution will most likely rest their case and allow the defense to begin theirs.

Continue following this storystream for more news on the entire Penn State scandal, including the Graham Spanier investigation and the Jerry Sandusky trial.

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