BELLEFONTE — A lottery has been established for public seating for former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky’s next court hearing on child sex abuse charges.

The Centre County Court of Common Pleas said Monday applications for seating at the Dec. 13 preliminary hearing would be accepted for 24 hours on the county’s website starting Wednesday at noon. A random drawing will then be held to assign seats. Those who get seats will be notified on Friday.

A court statement said space was limited but did not specify how much seating was available.

By The Associated Press