Overview

• Laura Owens has been indicted on seven felony counts, including fraud, forgery, perjury, and evidence tampering, following a grand jury decision in Maricopa County, Arizona.
• Investigators found Owens fabricated ultrasound images, created a fake pregnancy video, and lied multiple times under oath between May 2023 and June 2024.
• The case began with a 2023 paternity suit in which Owens falsely claimed she was pregnant with twins by former 'Bachelor' star Clayton Echard, seeking child support.
• Judge Julie Mata previously ruled Owens' claims fraudulent, awarding Echard attorney fees and referring the case for criminal investigation, which led to the indictment.
• Owens denies wrongdoing, alleging public pressure and bias influenced the charges, while Echard has publicly celebrated the indictment as a resolution to a two-year legal ordeal.