Kayleigh Kozak
September 15, 2026
I Was Robbed Of My Innocence, Not Of My Voice. Congress Should Pass Kayleigh’s Law.
Originally published by the Daily Wire
I was 12 years old when I was robbed of my innocence. In 2003, my PE teacher at school began to sexually abuse me. And he continued to do so for two years.
Children are taught to trust adults, especially their teachers, and to believe they will keep us safe. But how could a little girl believe that when she was being violated by someone entrusted with her care, in a place where she was supposed to be protected?
At 14, I finally found the courage to tell someone. I did what children are taught to do: tell the truth, trust the police and prosecutors, and believe justice will follow.
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