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Lawyer: Abducted Girl's Recovery 'Just Beginning'

Lawyer: Abducted Girl's Recovery 'Just Beginning'
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By The Associated Press
Apr. 23, 2017 | NASHVILLE, TN
By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2017 | 11:25 AM | NASHVILLE, TN
A family lawyer says the "process of recovery is only just beginning" for a Tennessee student who was allegedly kidnapped by her teacher and taken cross-country to California.

Attorney Jason Whatley said in a statement Friday that the girl was returned home and is resting in a safe location with family and friends. He says she's now being evaluated and treated by mental health experts specializing in trauma.

Authorities say an alert caretaker of a remote northern California property tipped police, who found the girl Thursday and arrested her alleged abductor, fired teacher Tad Cummins. Cummins faces federal and state charges.

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