Cheryl Burke reveals abusive past in new book

LOS ANGELES

She reveals that, starting at the age of 5, she was repeatedly molested by a friend of her family's. She testified against him in court, helping send him to prison for nearly two decades.

The 26-year-old two-time champion also talks about abuse by two former boyfriends and other struggles. The book is called "Dancing Lessons," and excerpts of it are in the new People Magazine.

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