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I'd never really heard of financial abuse, although it makes so much sense when you hear it defined.

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Kerry Washington
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: January 31
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
Voice Actor
The Bronx
New York City
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