Ariel Castro is pleading not guilty to multiple charges for the kidnapping and raping of three women in Cleveland. In the meantime, his alleged victims, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight are taking to YouTube to thank the public for its support and respect for their privacy.

According to a statement released with the video, it was taped at the offices of the Jones Day Law Firm in Cleveland by public relations firm Hennes Paynter Communications.  Everyone involved in the video from the attorneys to the public relations firm are donating their services.

In the video, the women thank the public for contributions made to the Cleveland Courage Fund specifically established for their benefit.

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