Arizona woman pleads guilty to fake pregnancy scheme targeting former Bachelor star
FOX 10 Phoenix • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Laura Owens, a 35-year-old Arizona woman and former reality TV star, pleaded guilty to four felony counts related to faking pregnancies and associated fraudulent activities.
- Owens deceived multiple men, including former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard, by faking pregnancies and medical conditions, even producing fake medical records.
- Clayton Echard's attorney, Gregg Woodnick, expressed exhaustion over the prolonged legal battle and highlighted the emotional impact on the victims during the court proceedings.
- Owens pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulent schemes, one count of perjury, and one count of identity theft, with sentencing scheduled for October and facing up to 12.5 years in prison.
- Woodnick emphasized the need for Owens to face jail time to prevent further harm and provide justice for the victims.
