‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Accused Of Sexual Assault In New A&E Docuseries ‘Secrets Of Playboy’

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‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Accused Of Sexual Assault In New A&E Docuseries ‘Secrets Of Playboy’

Former "bunny mother " P.J. Masten accused the late great television producer of locking two Playboy bunnies up and sexually assaulting them at his home almost two decades ago.

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