WASHINGTON (DC)
WUSA
Written by
Ken Molestina
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA)– The defense in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial is scheduled to begin on Monday. This week, a handful of young men testified on behalf of the prosecution, claiming Sandusky repeatedly abused them sexually.
Those testimonies have many asking why sex abuse victims would allow themselves to be re-victimized time and time again. Now, a sex abuse survivor is offering perspective.
Mark Serrano is regarded as the first clergy abuse survivor to publicly break a gag order in a church settlement and come forward with details of his abuse.
Serrano said the reason that victims are hurt repeatedly by their attackers is because they feel trapped.
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