CLARKSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Michael Gravelle's biological daughter gave an exclusive interview to NewsChannel5 Friday.

Michael and Sharen Gravelle are accused of keeping their nine adoptive children in cages. The children have been removed from the home and placed in foster care.

Jenna Gravelle said it was important to get her story out, NewsChannel5 reported. She was insistent on confirming her father sexually abused her and physically abused her brother.

She said Michael Gravelle and his second wife, Sharen, should never have been able to adopt children based on their treatment of their biological children.

Jenna, who did not appear on camera, said she fears for her safety and the safety of her young son.

"I was sexually abused as a child -- when my mom was still alive -- but as a child you don't really understand what's going on," she said.

She continued: "I had to pay rent. We weren't allowed to use their washing machine and dryer. They wouldn't buy us food or clothing. My little brother had rubber bands keeping his shoes together. The whole time I'd say, 'I wish they'd die. I wish they'd die.'"

Attorney Calls Gravelle 'Decent Man'

Attorney John Allton, who is a former attorney for Michael Gravelle, said Michael Gravelle is a "decent man" with good intent.

Allton said that the couple should not have been given 11 special needs children. He also said the home should have been checked.

Meanwhile, Huron County Family Service Director Eric Dumbeck said he wants the county to have the authority to check all homes in the county before placements.

“I don't want to see this happen in our county again or happen to any other kids,” Dumbeck said.

The children were interviewed by Huron County officials Friday.