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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36
Elena is now a singer in Los Angeles, but she spent her early years in hiding in New Zealand. She stayed in Christchurch for a decade with her grandparents, on the run from a father, who was accused of sexual abuse. Her American mother refused to reveal her daughter’s whereabouts, and was sent to jail as a result. But today they both say it was all worth while, and they credit New Zealand with saving Elena’s life. 60 Minutes reporter Rod Vaughan has the full, incredible story. - read full story »
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Comments [6]

S Harris
11 Nov 2009 9:55p.m.

She is one of the lucky ones in New Zealand. Children in NZ are forced by the family court to have access with the abuser. New Zealand is not protecting its own children.

Rachel Brown
11 Nov 2009 4:45p.m.

The family courts in NZ are a joke. They dont protect the childs best interest and still allow dangerous parents contact with their children. Supervised contact is cruel and damaging on the innocent. What will it take to really protect a child?

Defcon Hacker
10 Nov 2009 7:14p.m.

hi me to but gangs r killing it to i wonder if that girl Elena has a facebook or email i would to chat with her she seems to be smart

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