Penn State has denied it fired former assistant football coach Mike McQueary over his testimony against former university officials related to their response to the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal.
In its response to McQueary’s lawsuit alleging whistleblower, defamation and negligence claims, Penn State said it ended McQueary’s employment at the end of his contract for "legitimate reasons." The university said it initially placed McQueary on administrative leave in November 2011 after threats were made against McQueary’s life.
