Joe Paterno's wife, son not aware they could be called as witnesses in Jerry Sandusky trial

The family of the legendary Penn State University football coach will not comment during the legal process, a spokesman says,

A family spokesman says the widow and son of legendary Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno were not told they’re on the list of possible witnesses for Jerry Sandusky’s upcoming child sex abuse trial.

The statement says Sue and Jay Paterno do not plan to comment during the trial out of respect for the legal process.

Family spokesman Wick Sollers’ statement says the family will not say anything during litigation “unless something exceptional and unexpected develops.”

The scandal engulfed the university following the former assistant’s arrest and led to Paterno’s ouster as football coach. He died of lung cancer in January.

Sollers says the late coach told his family to “pursue the truth, while forcefully defending the honor and integrity of Penn State” and all those associated with the university.