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Prosecutor Says He Doesn't Believe Sandusky Accuser's Claim

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (CBS) – The lead prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky's 2012 child sexual abuse trial says he doesn't believe a man who reached a settlement with Penn State over a molestation claim is the same person seen by a witness being abused in a team shower.

READSandusky Appeal Focuses On Victim 2's Conflicting Statements

Joe McGettigan testified Tuesday that his opinion is based on changes in the man's story and other factors.

McGettigan took the stand as a third day of testimony wrapped up in Sandusky's quest to have his 45-count conviction thrown out or to get a new trial.

The former Penn State assistant football coach claims McGettigan lied during closing arguments when he said Victim 2 was known "to God but not to us."

Sandusky was convicted of abusing Victim 2 and nine others. He is serving a lengthy sentence.

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