In effect, the fine imposed by the British financial authorities will be the UK taxpayer paying the UK taxpayer, but there has been concern over how the US fine was to be paid.
On Monday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said another huge concern is the uncontrollable cost the Defense Department is paying for health care and other benefits.
Penn State spokesperson Lisa Powers explained that the allegations against the men concern how they fulfilled their responsibilities as employees, so Penn State is paying for their counsel.