meanwhile pennsylvania governor tom corbet is defending how he handled the case against sandusky. corbet was pennsylvania's attorney general when that investigation was handed over to the state about two years ago. corbet says they couldn't arrest sandusky immediately because it takes time to build a case. >> i have done child predator cases. we move them as quickly as we possibly can. there isn't any governor in recent memory to me in this state that has done more to protect children than me so if you think i delayed it for any reasons, you're wrong. >> core pet said he can't comment on -- corbet said he can't comment on reports that only one investigator was assigned to the sandusky case while he was attorney general. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> students in california say they're outrajed regarding a decision to bump up tuition at state universities. dozens of demonstrators showed up outside the board of trustees meeting room. at least three people were arrested. the tuition hike will take effect next school year. it's expected to raise student costs by $500. >>> this video

corbet says he can't comment but the alleged victims are ready to talk. one victim's mother says her son is even anxious to testify. >> is your son anxious to testify against him? >> he's scared but he's anxious. he's ready. he wants to do it. he wants him to go to jail and he wants him to pay for what he's done. >> an attorney for another victim told abc that his client was outraged by sandusky's portrayal of what happened, what he referred to as being simply horseplay. a pooch gave police a run. the pooch was in a car involved in an accident. the dog freed himself and took off. eventually he was cornered. the canine was on a median. he has since been returned to his owner. time for a check of the weather. here's justin. >>> thanks, charlie. we take a look at temperatures right now. you're going to notice that 4:51 we've got ourselves a look at numbers that are ranging from 52 here in town on the eastern seaboard, 30s back to our west and colder air across the upper midwest. this is important because the cold air is now catching up to the rain that has p

. >> pennsylvania governor tom corbet spoke out a few minutes ago in state college, pennsylvania, why about the upheaval of penn state. we're following the firing of joe paterno. he's more with on the mood on the campus and they look at this from the point of view of a former sex abuse victim. start with the facts here. paul wagner, what are the students saying tonight? >> reporter: brian, it's calm here in state college tonight. i don't see a show of force of police out here, although last night on college avenue was a much different scene. there was riot police out here and these streets were filled with angry students. let's show you video that was shot from last night. after the board of trustees announced joe paterno wouldn't be finishing the season as coach of the penn state nittany lions, the students took to the streets to protest. some rocks and bottles were thrown, light poles were thrown down and a tv news truck was vandalized and overturned. police have said nothing about arrests or pending arrests. police in riot gear use pepper the crowd. in state college today, students

00, we'll have all new information on another victim coming forward and pennsylvania governor tom corbet is accused of not doing enough in this case. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the build a bear workshop is recalling a teddy bear swimsuit set. you'll see it on your screen. we'll enlarge it now. the inner tube toy can fit around the neck of a child and pose a strangulation risk. about 20,000 of these have been sold so far. build a bear received one report of an incident where a 3- year-old girl pulled the inner tube over her head and had difficulty removing it. >>> new for you this morning, a report out today saying people who ride in hybrid vehicles are less likely to be injured in a crash than those who drive nonhybrids. the study by insurance institute for the highway safety suggests that the weight is the main advantage. its battery and other components add about 10% to the overall weight of the car. >> the study shows consumers don't have to choose between fuel economy and safety. going green doesn't mean skimping on crash protection. >> pedestrians are at an increased risk of be

gov corbet would not comment about the specifics of the investigation but will be meeting with the university's board of trustees the next few days and saying that theyed this to -- need to act swiftly and firmly. >> there is a legal issue. there is a moral issue. i am personally disappointed in the lack of action. >> reporter: according to the grand jury report, paterno told superiors about the accusations and their failure to take the issue to police caused a sea of backlash against the longtime coach. >> the fact that the president of penn state and joe paterno knew about it in some regard, even though the grand jury said that legally they did everything that they should have, we felt that morally they didn't. >> reporter: on saturday, punxsutawney phil state is going to -- penn state is going to play the final home game of the season against nebraska and very soon it's expected that the board of trustees here are going to meet, hanging in the balance the fate of the school school's president. >> and there are reports that the eight victims may double to upwards of 17 victims, perhaps? have

get some more perspective on this our developing story from independent web journalist james corbet are joining us now live. i thank you for coming on the program today libya was also kicked out of the arab league just before it was targeted by nato airstrikes to help far away from seeing the same happen to syria a lot of parallels are being drawn at this point. well given the incredible diplomatic and political ramifications of this move i think we can't be too far from seeing similar type situation playing out as what played out in libya and i think it's absolutely almost inconceivable now to really see how assad can maintain power given the circumstances and given the as i say the incredible diplomatic ramifications of this with with all of the nation's no assuming that this is rubber stamped on as we believe it will be this decision will mean the withdrawing of important diplomatic and embassy officials from damascus which really does the government there in a major way so it's almost inconceivable to see how assad would be able to stay on in power in any event rate you know if we t

. >> reporter: pen been governor tom corbet says as the case -- case continues to get attention moren state lost their last season home game to nebraska, 17-14 penn state has two more games on is schedule this year. it is very likely the life expectancy of the scandal is going to out-last the football season. >> gregg: well talk to our legal panel about the criminal and civil liability implications. david lee miller, thanks very much. >> heather: police expanding their search for a missing washington state toddler. the 2-year-old last seen a week ago. investigator are combing a park near where he weigh last seen searching for any clues. police expressing frustration because the mother refuse today to speak with them. she admits to leaving him alone in her car. she claims she ran out of gas. here's the problem police found the car later and there was plenty of gas in the car. meantime, sky's father solomon said he had doubts about her story. the two were going through a bitter divorce and us did dispute. neither parent has been charged. -- >> gregg: people in thailand are facing a lif

next question. [ overlapping speakers ] >> you have been listening to the pennsylvania governor tom corbet talking about the child sex abuse allegations against a former penn state university coach. he revealed the grand jury investigation into jerry sandusky began when he was the attorney general there in pennsylvania. so he had intimate handle of the case but does not -- knowledge of the case but doesn't want to go into it because he was a part of the investigation from the beginning. >> started under his watch. one of the statements that stuck with me, shawn, look, when it comes to the safety of children, there is no margin for error and a warning for the penn state students, many of whom who have been seen in footage more or less rioting. they turned over a tv truck, they're out there and they're upset. they want their voices to be heard. he said, look, the eyes of the world are watching you now. please behave. i think all of us hop they hear that message. >> ultimately they will reach to the victims, any other victims out there asking them to come forward. where's wanting healing ther

. >> no, he was the attorney general, interesting enough, tom corbet corbett, the attorney general aple of years ago and led the initial vicious and began the investigation an con venaled the grand jury and he's been very involved and now as governor steps out of the role and he was directly involved this week because as governor is a member of the board of trustees and i gather was one of the people pushing the board for the unanimous vote they ended up making to fire paterno, not to let him -- as paterno wanted -- to stay on through the end of the year and retire after coaching a few more games. walking a delicate line, illegally, he is, because there are things he can and cannot say and probably politically as well, joe paterno is still a very popular person in the state of persnnsylvania and i'm not se even if you are the governor you want to get too far out there, criticizing his actions or lack of action in this case. >> jamie: i've looked at the laws under this, in terms of child protection and even president obama weighed in saying that is the main responsibility, to protect