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South OC Lawyer Accused Of Raping Girlfriend's Best Friend At Knifepoint
Prosecutors allege the attorney threatened the woman with a knife, while his defense claims she fabricated the assault to hide an affair.

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Prosecutors allege the attorney threatened the woman with a knife, while his defense claims she fabricated the assault to hide an affair.

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