Laura Owens legal cases

Developing StoryLast updated APR 18
SUMMARY

The Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments on April 15, 2026, concerning the child abuse case against Laura Owens, focusing on whether to reinstate charges previously dismissed by a lower court, involving allegations against her adopted daughter who later died. As of April 18, 2026: Owens' attorney, David S. Gingras, filed an affidavit denying knowingly offering false testimony in his disciplinary proceedings, while a stipulated motion to dismiss Owens' bankruptcy case with prejudice was filed on April 15, 2026. Owens, who pleaded not guilty to all charges in her criminal case on December 2, 2025, faces a plea deadline at the end of April 2026 for charges including fraudulent schemes, forgery, and perjury related to alleged fake pregnancies and manipulation of documents, with her trial set for July 29, 2026. She was granted permission for out-of-state travel on April 9, 2026, and a comprehensive pretrial conference was held on February 25, 2026, setting future court dates.

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April 2026 — 4 developments

  1. Laura Owens' attorney, David S.

    Laura Owens' attorney, David S. Gingras, filed an affidavit on April 14, 2026, as part of his own disciplinary proceedings, denying knowingly offering false testimony and claiming he attempted to verify Owens' statements. The proceedings address allegations of violating court orders, witness intimidation, and presenting false evidence.

  2. A stipulated motion to dismiss Laura Owens's bankruptcy case was filed with prejudice on April 15, 2026, barring her from filing for bankruptcy for one year.

    A stipulated motion to dismiss Laura Owens's bankruptcy case was filed with prejudice on April 15, 2026, barring her from filing for bankruptcy for one year. Owens also had a hearing on April 9, 2026, where she was granted permission for out-of-state travel and a plea deadline is approaching at the end of April.

  3. The Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments on April 15, 2026, concerning the child abuse case against…

    The Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments on April 15, 2026, concerning the child abuse case against Laura Owens, focusing on whether to reinstate charges previously dismissed by a lower court. The case involves allegations of abuse against her adopted daughter, who later died.

  4. Laura Owens appeared in court on April 9, 2026, and was granted permission to travel out of state for two weeks in April and May.

    Laura Owens appeared in court on April 9, 2026, and was granted permission to travel out of state for two weeks in April and May. A plea deadline is set for the end of April, with a further case management conference scheduled for May 20.

February 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Laura Owens was offered a plea deal in her criminal case with an expiration date of April 24, 2026.

    Laura Owens was offered a plea deal in her criminal case with an expiration date of April 24, 2026. A comprehensive pretrial conference was held on February 25, 2026, setting future court dates including a Complex Case Management Conference on April 9, 2026, and a Final Trial Management Conference on July 22, 2026.

  2. Laura Owens may opt for a plea deal in the alleged fake pregnancy case against ex-'Bachelor' Clayton…

    Laura Owens may opt for a plea deal in the alleged fake pregnancy case against ex-'Bachelor' Clayton Echard, with a hearing scheduled for April 9, 2026, and her trial now set for July 29, 2026. Investigators allege Owens manipulated an ultrasound image, fabricated a pregnancy video, and lied under oath as part of a scheme to obtain child support.

  3. A comprehensive pretrial conference was held on February 25, 2026, in the case of State of Arizona v.

    A comprehensive pretrial conference was held on February 25, 2026, in the case of State of Arizona v. Laura Owens. The court established a timeline for the trial scheduled for this summer and set a plea deal acceptance deadline of April 24, 2026.

December 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Laura Owens appeared for an arraignment hearing on December 2, 2025, for her criminal case, State of Arizona v Laura Michelle Owens, and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

    Laura Owens appeared for an arraignment hearing on December 2, 2025, for her criminal case, State of Arizona v Laura Michelle Owens, and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Her original case was dismissed and re-charged under a new case number due to a superseding indictment. On November 18, 2025, Owens appeared in court, her attorney's motion to withdraw was granted, and the court appointed new counsel.

November 2025 — 2 developments

  1. Laura Owens has been indicted a second time by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Laura Owens has been indicted a second time by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona. The new charges are related to a false claim of pregnancy involving a second victim, with investigators finding evidence that she falsified documents. Owens is accused of forging documents and perjuring herself in a scheme to get two men to pay child support.

  2. Laura Owens has been indicted on additional felony charges, including those related to a second victim.

    Laura Owens has been indicted on additional felony charges, including those related to a second victim. A superseding indictment filed on November 6, 2025, reissued initial charges and added seven more. These new charges include Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, Forgery, Perjury, Taking the Identity of Another, and Theft by Extortion.

May 2025 — 4 developments

  1. Laura Owens pleaded not guilty to fraud charges on May 29, 2025.

    Laura Owens pleaded not guilty to fraud charges on May 29, 2025. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2025, with the trial set to begin on October 23, 2025.

  2. Laura Owens pleaded not guilty on May 29, 2025, to fraud charges for allegedly lying about being pregnant with a former "The Bachelor" star's child.

    Laura Owens pleaded not guilty on May 29, 2025, to fraud charges for allegedly lying about being pregnant with a former "The Bachelor" star's child. Investigators believe she fabricated evidence between May 2023 and June 2024. Previously, on June 18, 2024, a judge ruled Owens could not prove the pregnancy and had filed the case in bad faith, finding she provided false testimony.

  3. Laura Owens has been indicted on seven felony counts, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, perjury, and tampering with physical evidence.

    Laura Owens has been indicted on seven felony counts, including fraudulent schemes, forgery, perjury, and tampering with physical evidence. These charges are related to an alleged paternity fraud scheme where she claimed former 'The Bachelor' star Clayton Echard was the father of her twins, fabricating evidence between May 2023 and June 2024.

  4. Laura Owens, daughter of radio personality Ronn Owens, was indicted on felony charges in Arizona for…

    Laura Owens, daughter of radio personality Ronn Owens, was indicted on felony charges in Arizona for an alleged paternity scheme, including faking a pregnancy of twins and claiming 'The Bachelor' star Clayton Echard was the father. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office began investigating Owens in July 2024 after she made inconsistent statements during a paternity hearing.