KGO Radio Host Ronn Owenss Daughter Indicted Over Fake Pregnancy Claims With Former Bachelor Star

Laura Owens, daughter of KGO radio host Ronn Owens, has been indicted on seven felony counts, including perjury, related to her false pregnancy claims with The Bachelor star Clayton Echard. In May 2023, Owens alleged she was pregnant with twins after a brief encounter with Echard, which he insisted only involved oral sex. Her civil suit included fabricated pregnancy tests and ultrasound images, leading to a judge's ruling of "serial fabrications. " Podcaster Dave Neal extensively covered the case, bringing it to a broader audience on YouTube. In June 2024, Owens lost her paternity case against Echard and was ordered to cover his legal fees.

The judge's findings have now led to criminal charges and a guilty verdict for Owens. This case underscores the potential legal ramifications stemming from fabricated claims in the age of social media. The implications resonate within the larger context of reality TV and influencer culture.