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'Chimp Crazy’ Tonia Haddix pleads guilty to three felony charges

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Note: This video is from June 2021. ST. LOUIS – Tonia Haddix, the Festus woman at the center of the HBO series “Chimp Crazy,” for her handling of chimpanzees, appeared in federal court Monday. She entered court, waiving her indictment. Haddix, 55, was emotional as she pled guilty to three felony charges---two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice. "(I'm glad) that we were able to negotiate a fair resolution in my client's bes…

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Missouri ‘Chimp Crazy’ woman admits she lied to feds, claiming her ape was dead

Tonia Haddix, who ran a Jefferson County primate facility, pleaded guilty in a St. Louis courtroom to two counts of perjury and one of obstructing justice.

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

'Chimp Crazy' star Tonia Haddix pleaded guilty to charges of perjury and obstruction of justice for faking the death of her pet chimpanzee Tonka.

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'Chimp Crazy’ Tonia Haddix pleads guilty to three felony charges

Note: This video is from June 2021. ST. LOUIS – Tonia Haddix, the Festus woman at the center of the HBO series “Chimp Crazy,” for her handling of chimpanzees, appeared in federal court Monday. She entered court, waiving her indictment. Haddix, 55, was emotional as she pled guilty to three felony charges---two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice. "(I'm glad) that we were able to negotiate a fair resolution in my client's bes…

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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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Tonia Haddix pleads guilty to perjury for lies about Tonka the Chimp's death

Tonia Haddix pleads guilty to perjury and obstruction after lying about Tonka the chimpanzee's death. Sentencing set for July 16; she might face up to 10 years.

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Chimp Crazy's Tonia Haddix pleads guilty to perjury, and obstruction regarding Tonka, the chimpanzee's death

Tonia Haddix, featured in the HBO documentary series Chimp Crazy, regarding her treatment of chimpanzees, made an appearance in federal court Monday. She arrived at court, bypassing indictment. Haddix, 55, became tearful as she admitted guilt to three felony charges—two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice. “(I’m glad) that we were able to negotiate a fair resolution in my client’s best interest,” Haddix’s attorney, Justin G…

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