There was just one problem: there were no twins.
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A woman said a Bachelor star had gotten her pregnant with twins. She filed a paternity suit and asked for child support. There was just one problem: there were no twins.
In 2023, Laura Owens sued former Bachelor lead Clayton Echard in Arizona. He denied the two had ever had sex and took a paternity test. A family court judge ruled that her claim was knowingly false and sent the case to prosecutors, who said she had used an altered ultrasound and a fabricated pregnancy video. What followed was an indictment, more alleged victims, a case covering 14 felony counts, and four guilty pleas.
This episode explains how a paternity lawsuit turned into a criminal case, what the law says about lying in court, and why a document that looks official isn't proof of anything.
General information only, not legal advice.
Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
In 2023, Laura Owens sued former Bachelor lead Clayton Echard in Arizona. He denied the two had ever had sex and took a paternity test. A family court judge ruled that her claim was knowingly false and sent the case to prosecutors, who said she had used an altered ultrasound and a fabricated pregnancy video. What followed was an indictment, more alleged victims, a case covering 14 felony counts, and four guilty pleas.
This episode explains how a paternity lawsuit turned into a criminal case, what the law says about lying in court, and why a document that looks official isn't proof of anything.
General information only, not legal advice.
Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice.
This episode includes AI-generated content.