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Kate Gosselin responds to son Collin's memoir allegations

The memoir, In the Shadow of Eight, recounts Collin's childhood on reality television; his mother has now responded publicly to his claims, which are alleged.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKate Gosselin is speaking out after her estranged son Collin detailed alleged abuse in his new memoir, In the Shadow of Eight.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe book is about growing up on reality television, and the New York Post is first with her response to those allegations.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA child raised in front of cameras, now telling his own story.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's a heavy thing to read about, and he gets to tell it his way.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, the Maine Senate debate got heated.

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The story so far

  1. Collin Gosselin Reveals What It'd Take to Forgive Mom Kate · E! News
  2. 'Jon & Kate' star Collin Gosselin claims mother zip-tied and locked… · Fox News
  3. Gosselin says last talk with mom came after facility stay; publicist… · USA Today
  4. Kate Gosselin's four words to estranged son Collin in memoir · New York Post
  5. Kate Gosselin responds to son Collin's memoir allegations (this story)

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