Laura Owens Sentenced to 30 Days Jail, 7 Years Probation in 'Bachelor' Fraud Case
Laura Owens, daughter of radio legend Ronn Owens, was sentenced on October 23, 2026, to 30 days in jail and seven years of probation for fabricating pregnancies and falsifying medical records. She pleaded guilty in August to four felony counts, including perjury and identity theft, after claiming she was impregnated by former 'Bachelor' star Clayton Echard and another man. Judge Jeffrey Rueter rejected calls for a longer prison term, citing Owens' lack of prior criminal history and potential mental health issues, though he noted she could face up to 12.5 years if probation is revoked. Owens apologized in court, while Echard argued she deserved incarceration for emotional abuse.