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Jerry Sandusky Barred From Being Alone With Grandchildren

The request was made on behalf of three of Sandusky's grandchildren.

Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 | Updated 1:39 PM EDT

Sandusky Can't Be Alone With His Grandkids

This Dec. 28, 1999 photo shows Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky on the sidelines.

Jerry Sandusky has been barred from being alone with his grandchildren under a temporary order approved by Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler on behalf of three children, the Centre Daily Times reported Tuesday.

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Prothonotary Debra Immel said the children, who live with both of their parents in a shared custody arrangement, cannot be in the presence or at the home of Sandusky, their paternal grandfather, without supervision. Overnight visits at his State College home are barred. It's unclear to which of the couple's six grandchildren the order applies.

Court officials are delaying a preliminary hearing that had been scheduled for Sandusky on Wednesday. The former Penn State assistant football coach accused of sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year period.

The Centre County court administration said Tuesday that a new date for the proceeding had not been set. It also hasn't been determined which district judge will preside.

Sandusky is awaiting trial on 40 criminal counts related to a range of alleged abuse, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault.

His lawyer said Sandusky has maintained his innocence in the case that has put Penn State and the school's football program in the spotlight.