Penn State athletes allegedly involved in sex extortion, federal investigation reveals
A federal investigation is ongoing into sexual extortion claims at Penn State, allegedly involving student-athletes.
Warrants recently unsealed in a Centre County Court describe how at least two student-athletes were targeted last year by a person on a dating app, according to WJAC-TV and the Centre Daily Times.
The suspect, believed to be a woman, allegedly traded sexually explicit photos with the student-athletes − eventually threatening to post them on social media platforms unless more were sent. Police reportedly obtained photos and video of group sex and of undressed players in the Penn State football locker room as part of the investigation.
Warrants said that the two student-athletes reported the matter to the athletic department in late September of 2021 when the threats continued.
Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna told media outlets that there is no longer a state investigation into the case and that his office has closed the matter. The victims do not wish to press charges, Cantorna said.
Penn State University officials issued this statement to media outlets:
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