I don’t like the fine. I think the rest of it is ok, but I don’t understand the fine. The victims are going to sue (rightfully so), and every cent the school has should go to them. Just my own opinion.
“These funds must be paid into an endowment for external programs preventing child sexual abuse or assisting victims and may not be used to fund such programs at the university,”
The money will be going to help abused children, not lining the NCAA’s pockets. I believe the NCAA is acting with its bylaws by fining them.
The victims can only sue to recoup individual impacts, such as ongoing need for therapy, etc. There is nothing compelling them to share the money with agencies to help potential victims in other circumstances, as this fine will do. It will go to non-Penn State organizations dealing with ways to eradicate or ameliorate the effects of child sex abuse.
I don't see a reason to think that the victims won't received a just settlement in the courts. This money comes from the Athletic Department. The school as a whole will have a lot of explaining to do when this comes to court.
“”The victims are going to sue (rightfully so), and every cent the school has should go to them””
Does this mean all opposing team’s wins against Penn State are vacated too?