Jerry Sandusky
In November, a grand jury report revealed details into accusations that Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant coach, had sexually assaulted eight minor boys. The report also noted that Sandusky had access to hundreds of underage boys through his charity, The Second Mile, where it was alleged that a majority of his victims were found. Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of sexual assault and is facing up to 360 years in prison. Sandusky has said he is innocent of all the charges. He admitted in an interview with NBC that he showered with children. Sandusky's Attorney Joe Amendola told the media that he could consider seeking plea deal. Reuters

An embattled Jerry Sandusky has reportedly hired an investigator to look into the Penn State child sexual abuse scandal.

According to PennLive.com, Sandusky's attorney, Joe Amendola, said the former coach is working with a private investigator.

Sandusky was arrested on Nov. 5 and charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse. He is accused of sexually assaulting eight young boys. One incident reportedly occurred in an on-campus shower.

There have been two new cases of abuse reported since Sandusky's arrest.

A grand jury report has stated that Sandusky found most of his alleged victim through the Second Mile charity program he started in 1977. The Second Mile, a three region charity, is a program for helping troubled boys.

The program had access to hundreds of boys, many of whom were vulnerable due to their social situations, the report noted.

Several independent investigations have been launched into the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State.

PennLive.com reported that the U.S. Department of Education has agents at the school on Monday. Reports are that these agents are interviewing staff members and gathering documents.

Both Sandusky and Amendola have said the former coach is innocent of the charges.