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Laura Owens Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail Over False Pregnancy Claims
An Arizona judge sentenced Laura Owens to 30 days in county jail on Friday over false pregnancy claims involving two men.
Owens, who pleaded guilty to four charges, was also ordered to serve seven years of probation.
The charges included fraud, perjury and taking another person's identity.
Prosecutors said that in the case involving former Bachelor star Clayton Echard, Owens altered an ultrasound image, made a false pregnancy video and lied under oath.
Echard had disputed her claim that he fathered twins and urged the judge to impose jail time.
The charges of perjury and identity theft were connected to a separate matter involving a man Owens briefly dated in 2021.
If Owens breaks probation rules, she could face up to 12 years in prison.
Laura Owens was sentenced to 30 days in county jail and seven years of probation for false pregnancy claims involving two men, including former Bachelor star Clayton Echard.
The judge sentenced Owens on Friday, Oct. 23, after she pleaded guilty to four felony charges.
The charges included fraudulent schemes, perjury and taking the identity of another.
Echard told the court he believed jail time was necessary, while Owens expressed remorse.
The judge said Owens could face up to 12 years in prison if she violates probation.
- Who
- Laura Owens, an Arizona woman, was sentenced. One of the men involved was former Bachelor star Clayton Echard.
- What
- She received 30 days in county jail and seven years of probation after pleading guilty to four felony charges.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
- Where
- The sentencing hearing took place in Arizona; the county was not stated.
- Why
- The sentence followed false pregnancy claims involving two men and related conduct, including altering an ultrasound image and lying under oath.
Laura Owens
Clayton Echard
Remorse
Laura Owens
Owens told the court she was profoundly sorry for the pain, distress and expense she caused.
Clayton Echard
Echard said, “She’s not sorry. She’s sorry she got caught.
Need for jail
Laura Owens
Owens expressed remorse for her actions.
Clayton Echard
Echard argued jail time was necessary, saying he believed Owens remained a threat to others.
Owens filed a paternity lawsuit claiming Echard had fathered her twins after a brief encounter.
Owens was indicted on fraud charges following a criminal investigation, according to People.com.
Owens pleaded guilty to four felony charges, according to KTAR News 92.3 FM.
A judge sentenced Owens to 30 days in county jail and seven years of probation.
- Jail sentence
- 30 days
- Probation
- 7 years
- Potential prison term
- Up to 12 years if probation terms are violated
- Guilty plea
- 4 felony charges
- Men involved
- Clayton Echard and a man Owens briefly dated in 2021
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What people are saying
I pleaded guilty to four felonies, and I am profoundly, profoundly sorry for the pain, distress and expense that I’ve caused them.
She can say she’s sorry, but show us you actually are.
She’s not sorry. She’s sorry she got caught.