Overview

• Anjela Borisova Urumova, 20, was sentenced to 45 days to 23 months in jail for falsely accusing Daniel Pierson of attempted rape and kidnapping.
• Urumova's fabricated allegations resulted in Pierson spending 31 days in jail before evidence disproved her claims.
• In addition to jail time, Urumova was sentenced to one year of probation, ordered to pay $3,600 in restitution to Pierson, and required to undergo a mental health evaluation.
• Investigators uncovered inconsistencies in Urumova's story using surveillance footage and cellphone data, leading to her confession.
• Officials emphasized the broader harm caused by false allegations, including undermining public trust in the justice system and jeopardizing legitimate sexual violence cases.