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Cheryl Burke Gets Brutally Honest About Abuse
Pro dancer Cheryl Burke of "Dancing with the Stars" is discussing a painful period from her past with ET’s Nancy O'Dell.The dancer recalls how, at age five, she and her sister were sexually abused by a retired mailman, and at age six, she had to testify against him in court. She tells Nancy of the painful memory, "I was really young. I do remember being in court, so nervous, him right in front of me. I couldn't even look at him." The man was locked away, but Cheryl says that he's now back out on the streets. She points out, "But what's a little creepy is that he could be watching television and seeing me on 'Dancing with the Stars.' But, for me, you know, I've let that go. I am not going to let him ruin who I am today. I just need to move on from it."Nancy asks Cheryl, "How much has that affected the way you are with men now? In your relationships now?" (ETonline.com)
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Date Found: February 16, 2011
Date Produced: February 15, 2011
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