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Bill Cosby

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Bill Cosby Preliminary Hearing

“The trauma he inflicted upon me affects not only me, but my children and grandchildren," she said. “By breaking my silence and speaking my truth, I hope this serves as my legacy to my family, and shows those survivors who have yet to find their voices, that hope and healing are possible.”

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