“Reality Check: Arizona Woman Indicted for Allegedly Faking Pregnancy to Defraud ‘Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard”
PHOENIX, Arizona — A 34-year-old woman is facing serious allegations for allegedly fabricating evidence in a paternity lawsuit involving Clayton Echard, a notable figure from “The Bachelor.” Laura Michelle Owens is charged with seven felonies, including fraudulent schemes and forgery, following an investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. The inquiry began in July 2022 after a Superior Court judge requested a probe into Owens’ claims during the paternity proceedings. Initially, Owens sought child support from Echard, but inconsistencies in her statements raised suspicions among prosecutors and led to further scrutiny. Authorities revealed that Owens … Read more