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Was there a concerted effort to coverup Jerry Sandusky's alleged child sex abuse scandal at Penn State? That's what Pennsylvania state legislator Scott Conklin wants to know. He joined us today and answered this question: Why not fire Mike McQueary?

Plus, the Conrad Murray documentary reveals behind the scenes lawyer fights ... and big tears from Conrad. And maybe that's the problem -- did the doc love Michael Jackson too much?

Penn State's new president put Mike McQueary on administrative leave "indefinitely" ... but with pay. Is the university still going easy on the only known eyewitness to Jerry Sandusky's alleged crime?

Plus, Laura March, the PSU student who organized the "Blue Out" for tomorrow's football game talks about safety concerns, and -- to Charles' relief -- takes a stand on McQueary's future on campus.

Also, porn star Sasha Grey reading to 1st graders pisses off another adult actress -- Sunny Leone shoots down Sasha's elementary school field trip.

Penn State fires Joe Paterno, but says it's cool for Mike McQueary to coach this weekend? The same McQueary who, according to testimony, witnessed Jerry Sandusky's alleged rape of a young boy.

Matt Hahn -- Rachel Uchitel's husband and a former PSU player -- joined us to rip his alma mater's handling of the scandal. Plus, student body prez TJ Bard tries to explain why some students are on the fence about an issue that's so black and white.

Outrage and frustration -- two things you'll feel after today's episode. We did.

Joe Paterno says he's retiring in the wake of Penn State's child sex abuse scandal -- but not until after the season. Should JoePa get 86'd ... NOW? Two former players and angry PSU students weigh-in on Paterno's future and his legacy.

Plus, Michael Jackson's bed -- the one in which he actually died -- is going up for auction. What's something that eerie worth? You gotta see Harv's guess at a final bid.

Joe Paterno's catching all the heat -- but is someone higher on the Penn State food chain really to blame for covering up the child sex abuse scandal? ESPN Radio 1450's Cory Giger and PSU students join us for the heated debate.

Plus, presidential hopeful Herman Cain says he's never even met his latest accuser -- and the shocking news of Heavy D's death ... as it broke in the TMZ newsroom.

Dr. Conrad Murray's conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson was not a huge surprise -- but right after the verdict was announced plenty of crazy stuff went down.

Screams in court from La Toya Jackson and Kathy Hilton ... Murray getting the cuffs slapped on him ... and winning prosecutor David Walgren getting dissed at his own news conference.

Harvey and Charles take you through the whole wild ride.

Justin Bieber got a big surprise when he called us to talk about the baby daddy allegation. His reaction to our story about his accuser is ... priceless.

Plus, what's going on in the Conrad Murray jury room -- and why it's so hard to predict a verdict. And the Kobe Bryant vs. Manny Pacquiao boxing debate leads to ... Harvey vs. Charles?? Watch and pick a winner ... of either fight.

Prosecutor David Walgren absolutely nailed his closing argument in Dr. Conrad Murray's manslaughter trial -- highlighting one all-important word. Will it be enough? Harvey explains why Murray might be checkmated.

Plus, Herman Cain's sexual harassment allegations -- are the claims legit? Sirius XM host Tim Farley joins us to weigh in on Cain's chances to survive. Also, Kim Kardashian's too down to work -- but we have a good idea about who's going to slap her out of her funk.

Lindsay Lohan's sentence might seem light on the surface ... but Harvey thinks Judge Stephanie Sautner's strict probation schedule might be just enough to land LiLo in the pokey for another 270 days.

Plus, new math with Kim Kardashian! Why she really believes she didn't profit off her wedding ... and why most of us ain't buyin' it. And, Herman Cain's sexual harassment claims -- will voters blow them off ... and Herm, please make up your mind.

Is Kim Kardashian's $2 million engagement ring cursed? Some crazy people say they actually wouldn't accept the rock if it was given to them! Plus, who's crapping more on the sanctity of marriage -- same sex couples or Kim and her 72 day union?

Also, Harvey offers up a compelling -- and outrageous -- closing argument for Dr. Conrad Murrayfree of charge!

Kim Kardashian moving to Minnesota could have been the funniest thing on TV -- it's also one of the reasons she and Kris Humphries are dunzo! Maybe something they should have discussed BEFORE the wedding?

Plus, Lindsay Lohan puts in OT at the morgue … but we'll tell you why that won't be enough to keep her butt out of jail.

The Secret Service made JFK a sitting duck for an assassin -- this according to a shocking new book by Mark Lane ... the man who blew up the lone gunman theory.

Lane reveals that JFK's limo came to a dead stop in the middle of the assassination -- Lane says it's because Secret Service agents HATED the Prez.

Plus Harvey's reveals a theory he developed on the number of shots fired, and how a 16-year-old Levin pitched that theory to a famous JFK prosecutor.

Politics isn't all boring speeches --- we're ramping up for TMZ D.C. in 2012, and Harvey lays out the plan to cover the hottest personalities (and bodies) in the Beltway.

Also, is boxer Victor Ortiz crazy to sink his 2 million from the Mayweather fight into tacos? He calls in to pitch his restaurant ... and ends up getting marketing tips from us.

Plus, Michael Lohan is officially -- the worst ... fugitive, ever.

D.L. Hughley joins us to weigh in on racist Halloween costumes -- how do you know if yours crosses the line? D.L. says it's simple ... if you get your ass kicked, you've gone too far.

Also, Dr. Conrad Murray bawls in court ... and Jason thinks it's the doc's best day of the trial so far. Plus, Harvey in Motown ... living a dream -- singing and dancing in the Supremes' old studio!

Lindsay Lohan's near million dollar payday to pose for Playboy absolutely floored former Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole -- who joined the guys today ... and firmly believes Hef way overpaid for LiLo's nude shots. Can Playboy really get its money's worth?

Plus, Lindsay's dad is busted again -- but something about his bizarre arrest doesn't add up ... you gotta hear Jason and Brian's theories. Also, President Obama's chicken and waffles run -- good photo op or bad sign for his health?

Famed book publisher Judith Regan calls in to say -- despite NBC's best efforts -- NO mainstream publisher will want anything to do with Casey Anthony ... unless her book includes a full confession.

And, what would it mean if Dr. Conrad Murray takes the stand in his own defense? Plus, Charles' indecent proposal to get World Series tickets ... and he promises he won't leave early!