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She was raped and forced to wait eight years to testify. Her day in court just arrived

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From L.A. Times Studios: Shira Scott Astrof was sexually assaulted eight years ago. And for eight years, she tried to make her voice heard. Only recently was she allowed to testify against her alleged attacker, and the experience wasn’t what others warned her it would be.

This video is part of our “Hear Me Out” series. Click here to read Shira Scott Astrof’s letter to the editor. For past installments, visit latimes.com/hearmeout.

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