A former master sergeant with the Georgia National Guard has been convicted of three counts of child molestation in Cobb County.
John Joseph Kinnaman, 41, has been in the Cobb County Jail since November, when he was taken into custody from the Troup County Sheriff's Office, according to booking records. He was convicted on three counts of child molestation Friday in Cobb County Superior Court, the District Attorney's office told the AJC.
The allegations against Kinnaman in Cobb County stem from 2010 and involve a relative, according to his arrest warrant.
In addition to the charges in Cobb County, Kinnaman, previously of LaGrange, faces similar charges in Troup and Franklin counties, according to indictments obtained by the AJC.
In August, Kinnaman was indicted on seven counts of child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and aggravated child molestation in Troup County, his indictment states. In Franklin County, Kinnaman was indicted on five counts of child molestation, documents show. Additionally, Kinnaman's wife, Wanda, was indicted on one charge of second degree cruelty to children, the indictment states.
Kinnaman previously served in the 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, according to the Georgia National Guard's website. Georgia National Guard officials could not be reached Monday for comment. He also previously worked as a teacher in Troup County.
Kinnaman's sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m.
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