An Arizona woman, Laura Michelle Owens, has been indicted for allegedly fabricating a pregnancy involving Bachelor star Clayton Echard. Owens, a podcast host and TEDx speaker, is facing seven felony charges tied to a detailed hoax that included doctored ultrasound images, a fake pregnancy video, and repeated false statements under oath. According to reports from NBC and AZCentral, she even filed and then withdrew a child support case, claiming she was no longer pregnant, which triggered a deeper investigation.
Owens claimed in a blog post that Echard was her realtor and that their brief encounter led to an unexpected pregnancy. She detailed emotional struggles and said she attempted to include Echard and his family in OB-GYN appointments and a paternity test, which she says he ignored. Screenshots of alleged texts from Echard included suggestions about abortion or adoption, which she described as transactional and cold. Her decision to file a paternity case, she says, was to legally protect her custody rights and push for shared responsibility.
Authorities say Owens falsified evidence during court proceedings and tampered with the legal process, leading to her indictment. She’s now facing serious felony charges including fraud, perjury, and forgery—charges that could lead to over a decade in prison. Online, reactions have been swift, with many expressing relief at legal action being taken. The case has reignited debate around celebrity, legal accountability, and truth in the public eye.
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