Laura Owens fraud and perjury charges

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SUMMARY

Laura Owens was indicted on additional felony charges on April 13, 2026, for allegedly falsely claiming pregnancy with a second victim in Scottsdale, Arizona, in addition to charges from the Clayton Echard case. As of April 13, 2026, Owens has pleaded not guilty to all charges and was permitted to travel out of state for two weeks in April and May. The new charges include perjury, fraudulent schemes and artifices, identity theft, and forgery, related to a second victim, and her plea deal is set to expire on April 24, 2026. Her trial is scheduled for July 29, 2026, for 14 criminal charges in Arizona for fraud and perjury, stemming from allegations of faking pregnancies to scam two men, including sending a fake ultrasound image in 2021.

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April 2026 — 4 developments

  1. Laura Owens has been indicted on additional felony charges for allegedly falsely claiming pregnancy with a second victim in Scottsdale.

    Laura Owens has been indicted on additional felony charges for allegedly falsely claiming pregnancy with a second victim in Scottsdale. These charges are in addition to those from the Clayton Echard case. Owens was permitted to travel out of state for two weeks in April and May.

  2. As of April 9, 2026, the state had not responded to Laura Owens' attorney's request for an extension on her plea deal deadline, which is set to expire on April 24, 2026.

    As of April 9, 2026, the state had not responded to Laura Owens' attorney's request for an extension on her plea deal deadline, which is set to expire on April 24, 2026. Community speculation suggests external pressures and the hiring of a plea deal specialist may influence her decision.

  3. Laura Owens had a court hearing on April 9, 2026, where a judge allowed her to travel out of state for two weeks.

    Laura Owens had a court hearing on April 9, 2026, where a judge allowed her to travel out of state for two weeks. A plea deadline is approaching at the end of April, and a case management conference is scheduled for May 20.

  4. Laura Owens has been indicted on additional felony charges, including perjury, fraudulent schemes and artifices, identity theft, and forgery, related to a second victim.

    Laura Owens has been indicted on additional felony charges, including perjury, fraudulent schemes and artifices, identity theft, and forgery, related to a second victim. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges. A plea deal is set to expire on April 24, 2026, and her trial is scheduled for July 29, 2026.

February 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Laura Owens, accused of faking pregnancies to scam two men, may accept a plea deal instead of going to trial.

    Laura Owens, accused of faking pregnancies to scam two men, may accept a plea deal instead of going to trial. Her attorney confirmed that a plea deal with an expiration date of April 24, 2026, has been extended. Owens was indicted in May 2025 on multiple felony charges, including fraud, forgery, and perjury.

January 2026 — 5 developments

  1. The final part of an investigation report, released in January 2026, detailed allegations against La…

    The final part of an investigation report, released in January 2026, detailed allegations against Laura Owens by Greg Gillespie, who claimed she sent him a fake ultrasound image in 2021 after connecting on a dating app.

  2. An investigative report has reportedly vindicated Clayton Echard by showing Laura Owens faked pregnancies, with a video suggesting her family's complicity in the deception.

    An investigative report has reportedly vindicated Clayton Echard by showing Laura Owens faked pregnancies, with a video suggesting her family's complicity in the deception.

  3. Laura Owens' case against Michael Marraccini has been dismissed, and she is currently awaiting trial for 14 criminal charges in Arizona for fraud and perjury.

    Laura Owens' case against Michael Marraccini has been dismissed, and she is currently awaiting trial for 14 criminal charges in Arizona for fraud and perjury.

  4. A supplemental report from January 22, 2026, details an investigation into Laura Owens for perjury and tampering with evidence.

    A supplemental report from January 22, 2026, details an investigation into Laura Owens for perjury and tampering with evidence. This stems from a ruling by Judge Julie Ann Mata, who found that Owens presented false claims and violated court orders.

  5. On January 9, 2026, Woodnick Law filed an Adversary Complaint against Laura Owens, likely related to nondischargeability in a bankruptcy proceeding.

    On January 9, 2026, Woodnick Law filed an Adversary Complaint against Laura Owens, likely related to nondischargeability in a bankruptcy proceeding.

December 2025 — 3 developments

  1. A website highlighted a SWAT team raid on Laura Owens' Scottsdale property on January 29, 2025, in c…

    A website highlighted a SWAT team raid on Laura Owens' Scottsdale property on January 29, 2025, in connection with a paternity case, raising questions about the proportionality of the police response. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the integrity of the prosecution after a sealed superseding indictment reportedly circulated online before its official release, with a content creator livestreaming it on November 11, 2025.

  2. Laura Owens' criminal trial is now scheduled for July 29, 2026.

    Laura Owens' criminal trial is now scheduled for July 29, 2026. Her original criminal case was dismissed and subsequently re-charged under a new case number.

  3. Laura Owens appeared for arraignment on the new, consolidated charges, pleaded not guilty, and a new criminal trial date was set.

    Laura Owens appeared for arraignment on the new, consolidated charges, pleaded not guilty, and a new criminal trial date was set.

November 2025 — 5 developments

  1. Michael Marraccini claims Laura Owens falsely accused him of impregnating her with twins in 2016, presenting fake pregnancy tests.

    Michael Marraccini claims Laura Owens falsely accused him of impregnating her with twins in 2016, presenting fake pregnancy tests. Owens denies these claims, but faces 14 felony counts alleging fraud and perjury against other men.

  2. Laura Owens' private criminal attorney withdrew from her case, and she subsequently requested a public defender.

    Laura Owens' private criminal attorney withdrew from her case, and she subsequently requested a public defender.

  3. Laura Owens has been indicted for a second time by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, on felony charges related to a false claim of pregnancy involving a second victim.

    Laura Owens has been indicted for a second time by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, on felony charges related to a false claim of pregnancy involving a second victim. She is accused of forging documents and perjuring herself, facing charges including perjury, fraud, and forgery.

  4. The State of Arizona filed an additional seven felony charges against Laura Owens, related to a fals…

    The State of Arizona filed an additional seven felony charges against Laura Owens, related to a false pregnancy claim involving a second victim, Greg Gillespie, bringing the total to 14 felony counts.

  5. A domestic violence restraining order renewal request against Laura Owens was dismissed on November …

    A domestic violence restraining order renewal request against Laura Owens was dismissed on November 5, 2025, after she failed to appear in court, reportedly due to being in the hospital.

July 2025 — 1 developments

  1. In July 2025, an Arizona court granted a protective order in the case of State of AZ v.

    In July 2025, an Arizona court granted a protective order in the case of State of AZ v. Laura Owens, restricting her access to victim's personal or identity information found on a laptop. Additionally, an arraignment hearing in the criminal case (CR2025-006831-001) was scheduled for December 2, 2025.

May 2025 — 5 developments

  2. Laura Owens was indicted in May 2025 on seven felony charges, including fraudulent schemes, forgery,…

    Laura Owens was indicted in May 2025 on seven felony charges, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, perjury, and tampering with physical evidence, related to a paternity case against Clayton Echard. She later faced additional charges concerning a second victim in November 2025. In December 2025, her original criminal case was dismissed and re-charged following a supervening indictment.

  3. Laura Owens was indicted on seven felony charges, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, and perjury, for allegedly faking a pregnancy with "The Bachelor" star Clayton Echard.

    Laura Owens was indicted on seven felony charges, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, and perjury, for allegedly faking a pregnancy with "The Bachelor" star Clayton Echard. She pleaded not guilty during an arraignment hearing on May 29, 2025, and the court set future dates for a pre-trial conference and trial assignment. Investigators allege Owens altered an ultrasound image and fabricated a pregnancy video between May 2023 and June 2024.

  4. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on May 6, 2025, the indictment of Laura Owens on felony charges related to a paternity scheme involving Clayton Echard.

    Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on May 6, 2025, the indictment of Laura Owens on felony charges related to a paternity scheme involving Clayton Echard. Owens had previously filed a lawsuit seeking child support from Echard before dropping her claim.

  5. The State of Arizona filed seven felony charges against Laura Owens, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, and perjury, related to the Clayton Echard case.

    The State of Arizona filed seven felony charges against Laura Owens, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, and perjury, related to the Clayton Echard case.

March 2025 — 1 developments

  1. The Arizona Court of Appeals denied Laura Owens' appeal of the family court's ruling in the Echard paternity case.

    The Arizona Court of Appeals denied Laura Owens' appeal of the family court's ruling in the Echard paternity case.

July 2024 — 1 developments

  1. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office initiated an investigation into Laura Owens' actions following the family court judge's referral.

    The Maricopa County Attorney's Office initiated an investigation into Laura Owens' actions following the family court judge's referral.

June 2024 — 1 developments

  1. A family court judge ruled that Laura Owens was never pregnant with Clayton Echard's child, found sh…

    A family court judge ruled that Laura Owens was never pregnant with Clayton Echard's child, found she filed the case in bad faith, provided false testimony, and referred the matter to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review.

November 2023 — 1 developments

May 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Laura Owens filed a paternity suit against former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard, claiming she was pregnant with his twins following a brief encounter.

    Laura Owens filed a paternity suit against former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard, claiming she was pregnant with his twins following a brief encounter.

August 2021 — 1 developments

  1. Laura Owens' first known legal action related to a false pregnancy claim began with a summons and co…

    Laura Owens' first known legal action related to a false pregnancy claim began with a summons and complaint filed against Greg Gillespie, who she claimed was the father of her twins after a few dates.