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Spanier was convicted two years ago of endangering the welfare of children. He was sentenced to at least two months in prison plus two months of house arrest.
But a day before Spanier was to report to prison, a federal judge tossed his conviction, ruling it was based on changes to the law that took effect in 2007 — six years after the conduct in question.
In a statement, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said "no one is above the law." He said he will quickly appeal the ruling to — in his words — hold Spanier accountable for his conduct covering up child sexual abuse.