who was tonya craft attorney

by Layne Yundt 8 min read

When was Tonya Craft arrested?

America learned Tonya Craft’s name while watching her fight for her freedom in Catoosa County Superior Court in 2010. She was accused of molesting three young girls, including her daughter, and was ultimately found not guilty on all counts — 22 in all — after a long, community-dividing trial.

Where is Tonya Craft?

Tonya Craft is sworn in as an attorney in Hamilton County, Tenn., on Friday afternoon, Jan. 18, nine years after being acquitted of child molestation charges. / Contributed. The day she was acquitted, May 11, 2010, Craft (bottom right) said she wanted to go to law school and become an attorney.

Is the swearing in documentary a documentary?

Documentary. Recently, Craft has been working with a Los Angeles-based production company on a documentary that will chronicle her story. “The documentary folks were there filming at the swearing-in,” Craft said.

Who was Tonya Craft's husband?

unknown. During the Jan. 18 swearing-in ceremony, Tonya Craft was able to share the special moment with her husband David. / Contributed. During the 22-day trial in April-May 2010, Tonya Craft spent a lot of time at the Catoosa County Courthouse defending her innocence. / File.

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