Melanie Martinez Issues a Second Denial

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Melanie Martinez Issues a Second Denial
The singer issues a statement to again deny the accusation she raped her former best friend.
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Melanie Martinez Issues a Second Denial

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Melanie Martinez Issues a Second Denial

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