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Note: This post contains descriptions of child abuse. 

Collin has previously alleged that his mom locked him in the basement, which he says she has denied. In 2024, in response to this allegation, Kate's lawyer Richard Puleo reportedly told the Sun that he didn't think she would do anything to "intentionally harm" Collin. He went on to say that "she did what she did to protect herself and her family” from what he alleged was Collin's "troubled behavior."