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The Rape Allegation That Haunts MTV’s ‘The Challenge’

‘THE END OF AN ERA?’

The popular ‘Real World’-‘Road Rules’ reality-competition series ‘The Challenge’ returns on July 10. And people should never forget the story of Tonya Cooley.

Amy Zimmerman

Entertainment Reporter

Published Jul. 10 2018 3:10AM EDT

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Amy Zimmerman

Amy Zimmerman

Entertainment Reporter

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