The Second Mile controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Jerry Sandusky child-sex-abuse prosecution
The arrest and prosecution of founder Jerry Sandusky implicated The Second Mile because the victims were connected to him through the charity. The case led to scrutiny of the organization’s oversight, safeguarding practices, honorary-board claims, and leadership.
2011
Questions over honorary-board listings
Several prominent individuals listed on the organization’s honorary board said they had limited involvement, had only donated, or had not known they were listed. The website removed the entire listing after public scrutiny.