According to the Patriot, former Athletic Director Tim Curley and former Penn State President Graham Spanier were not members of the state pension system though Curley, who is on administrative leave at his own request, continues to draw a taxpayer-funded salary.

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You can imagine how much my parents' request that I leave home wounded me, even though the College of Me said that life after prison wouldn't be easy and that I shouldn't fool myself into thinking otherwise.

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The 27-year-old had been expected to leave the JJB Stadium ever since handing in a transfer request on the final day of the 2005-06 season.

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During that time, United stated that the decision came at the Portugal international's request after he "again expressed his desire to leave".

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He had refused to leave his cell for parts of the trial, despite a jury request to attend so they could hear his evidence.

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At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health.

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