eal and his firing was justified.</p><p>Asked whether the actions of the four officials amounted to a crime such as conspiracy or obstruction, Freeh said that would be up to a grand jury.</p><p>In a statement, Paterno's family vehemently denied he protected Sandusky for fear of bad publicity.</p><p>The idea that any sane, responsible adult would knowingly cover up for a child predator is impossi