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Robin Givens on Mike Tyson, Abuse

Actress: 'There’s never any reason for a man to hit you'

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 12, 2009 10:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – As Mike Tyson prepares for his Oprah appearance today, ex-wife Robin Givens recalls her abuse at his hands—and gives advice to anyone who is in a similar situation. “Zero tolerance,” she tells OK! “I don’t care if you read his... Read full story »

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Robin Givens on Mike Tyson, Abuse

Actress: 'There’s never any reason for a man to hit you'

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