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After pushing his way inside a home to confront a group of men, Daniel is held at knifepoint.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
And, as her recording career suffered, Francis experienced personal tragedy in 1974 when she was raped at knifepoint in her hotel room after performing at the Westbury Music Fair.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
In 1974, she was raped at knifepoint in a motel, which led her to retreat from public life.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 July 2025
In 1974, the singer was beaten and raped at knifepoint at a motel after performing at a music festival in Westbury, N.Y.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
And, as her recording career suffered, Francis experienced personal tragedy in 1974 when she was raped at knifepoint in her hotel room after performing at the Westbury Music Fair.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
In 1974, she was raped at knifepoint in a motel, which led her to retreat from public life.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 July 2025
In 1974, the singer was beaten and raped at knifepoint at a motel after performing at a music festival in Westbury, N.Y.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
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“Knifepoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knifepoint. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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