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‘Chimp Crazy’ star Tonia Haddix admits to federal crimes for lying about Tonka

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The subject of the Netflix documentary “Chimp Crazy” admitted that she lied in court proceedings about the status of a chimp named Tonka and that her lies affected a civil case against her.

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‘Chimp Crazy’ Star Pleads Guilty to Charges Over Faking Pet Chimpanzee’s Death

The star of the HBO docuseries Chimp Crazy pleaded guilty to perjury and obstruction of justice after she tearfully testified under oath that her beloved pet chimpanzee Tonka had died — when in reality, the primate was sitting in her basement.  Tonia Haddix could face up to 20 years in prison and $500,000 in fines for the three felony counts. Her sentencing is scheduled for July 16 and firecracker Haddix was warned by U.S. District Judge Steph…

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‘Chimp Crazy’ star Tonia Haddix admits to federal crimes for lying about Tonka

The subject of the Netflix documentary “Chimp Crazy” admitted that she lied in court proceedings about the status of a chimp named Tonka and that her lies affected a civil case against her.

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