Jerry Sandusky's request for a new trial is heard

The judge did not rule on the motion that the child molester's attorneys didn't have enough time to prepare an effective case..

Child molester Jerry Sandusky arrives this morning at the Centre County Courthouse so his appeal could be heard. AP Photo | GENE J. PUSKAR

A judge has heard arguments from Jerry Sandusky's attorneys about the fairness of his trial but did not issue a ruling.

The proceeding today in Bellefonte, Pa., related to Sandusky's claim that his lawyers didn't have enough time to prepare for his molestation trial.

Sandusky's post-sentencing motions are before Judge John Cleland. The former Penn State University assistant football coach wants to have his 45-count conviction thrown out and a new trial granted.

Sandusky is serving a 30- to 60-year state prison sentence after being convicted in June of 45 counts of child sexual abuse. The 68-year-old Sandusky is likely to die in prison, unless he can persuade a court to release him.

He maintains he is innocent.

The case led to the ouster of longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.