'Bachelor' alum Clayton Echard's fake pregnancy accuser sentenced to 30 days in jail
Page Six • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Laura Owens was sentenced to 30 days in county jail and seven years probation for falsely claiming to be pregnant with twins fathered by Clayton Echard, with a potential 12-year prison sentence if she violates probation.
- Owens pleaded guilty to four felonies, including fraudulent schemes, perjury, and identity theft, related to her false pregnancy claims and a paternity lawsuit filed in 2023.
- Echard, the former “Bachelor” star, disputed Owens' claims, stating they never had sexual intercourse and argued for incarceration, asserting Owens would continue harmful behavior if not removed from her environment.
- Owens expressed remorse in court, acknowledging the pain and distress caused, while Echard challenged her sincerity, demanding she demonstrate true remorse.
- Owens’ plea deal dismissed 10 additional charges such as forgery and evidence tampering, leaving sentencing decisions to the judge without an agreed-upon punishment.
