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Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky appeared via video conference in Centre County Court on Tuesday to withdraw a claim tied to an appeal that had included a recantation witness. The move is part of his ongoing effort to secure a new trial in his child sexual abuse case, with Sandusky now seeking to advance his appeal to a higher court. Sandusky, who was convicted in 2012, has repeatedly sought to overturn his conviction through various legal avenues over the years. The latest court appearance marks another step in his long-running legal battle.