BREAKING: Woman Indicted for Faking Pregnancy in Alleged Scam Against Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard
Maricopa County, AZ — In a shocking turn of events, Laura Michelle Owens has been indicted on seven felony counts for allegedly orchestrating an elaborate scheme involving forged documents, false pregnancy claims, and perjury — all allegedly targeting former Bachelor star Clayton Echard.
According to a grand jury indictment filed in Maricopa County Superior Court (CR 2025-006831-001), Owens is facing charges that include:
- Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices (Class 2 Felony)
- Forgery of a Sonogram (Class 4 Felony)
- Four Counts of Perjury (Class 4 Felonies)
- Tampering With Physical Evidence (Class 6 Felony)
The Allegations: A Web of Lies?
Prosecutors allege that between May 2023 and June 2024, Owens carried out a deliberate plan to defraud Echard by faking a pregnancy — complete with doctored sonograms, fabricated videos, and sworn false statements during legal proceedings.
Highlights from the indictment include:
- Claims that Owens forged a sonogram image and presented it as her own.
- Sworn testimony that she had not been intimate with anyone else since March 2022 — a statement prosecutors say was knowingly false.
- Video evidence presented in court where Owens allegedly said, “That’s me showing my pregnant stomach,” — which prosecutors now say was entirely fabricated.
- Allegations that Owens tampered with physical evidence in a court hearing on June 10, 2024, by concealing or altering exhibits.
Who Is Laura Michelle Owens?
Owens’ name first hit headlines in 2023 after publicly claiming she was pregnant with Clayton Echard’s child — a claim that sparked controversy and went viral across tabloids and social media. Echard vehemently denied the allegations at the time.
This indictment appears to validate doubts raised early on by Echard’s legal team and fans alike. Owens now faces serious legal consequences, including potential prison time, if convicted.
What Happens Next?
Owens is presumed innocent until proven guilty. A court date has not yet been scheduled, but the case is already generating buzz both in legal circles and among Bachelor Nation followers.
Stay with Muzique Magazine for exclusive updates on this developing story.
