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Carolyn Cox Mahoney Speaks Out, Part 2

Known for her advocacy and public speaking on behalf of domestic violence victims, Mahoney talks about her situation.

Part 2 of a three part series.

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Carolyn Cox Mahoney split from her long-time husband after what she calls years of abuse. Her wealthy ex-husband, Billy Cox, was soon convicted of attempted murder and aggravated domestic battery. He's currently serving a 20-year sentence in Dixon.

Last year a judge ordered Carolyn Cox Mahoney to pay back $75,852.76 to her ex-husband or serve 90 days in jail.

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Cox, 71, was convicted in November 2007 of attempted murder and aggravated domestic battery. He was accused of beating Mahoney in the face with a blunt object and then locking her in a garage with the cars running.

According to the divorce settlement, Mahoney was supposed to transfer funds from an IRA account to Cox.

In June 2011, Mahoney accused her ex-husband of attempting to hire someone to kill her.

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