end risk factors through the roof,  Muhammad said.

Muhammad offered advice for survivors in similar situations.

 I would find a hotel or find somewhere else to be rather than my address where he could not find me,  Muhammad said.

Palmese said she came forward hoping to expose what she believes is a system failing survivors across the state.

 Nobody should put their hands on you. Nobody. And if I can help one person that can hear this, then I won,  Palmese said.

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