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Sherri Papini ‘Deeply Ashamed’ For Fake Kidnapping

By Amandah Hancen

Sherri PapiniSherri Papini’s kidnapping made headlines across the globe when it first was reported in 2016. Now that authorities have charged the Redding, California woman with making it all up, Papini is making headlines all over again. According to USA Today, Papini says she is “deeply ashamed” and will spend the rest of her life trying to make amends for her actions.

Sherri Papini – The Original Story

Sherri Papini’s story began when she went missing on November 2, 2016. The Californian claimed that two Hispanic women forced her into a van by gunpoint. At the time of the kidnapping, Papini said she was jogging near her home, located north of Redding.

On Thanksgiving Day in 2016, Papini was found on an isolated country road north of Sacramento. Papini was bound with chains and her hair had been cut. The story quickly gained national attention and eventually, the news circulated around the world.

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Sherri Papini – Kidnapping Just A Story

However, authorities say that Papini wasn’t really abducted and stayed with an ex-boyfriend during the time she went missing. The 39-year-old was arrested on March 3, 2022, and faces up to five years in prison along with a fine of $250,000 for lying to a federal law enforcement officer.

As for the mail fraud charge, Papini could serve a maximum of 20 years in prison and pay $250,000.

Sherri Papini – Admitting Criminal Charges

According to USA Today, Papini, 39, has signed an agreement to admit to the charges against her. These charges include one count of mail fraud and one count of lying about the abduction. It’s a pretty lenient deal considering Papini was charged with thirty-four counts of mail fraud. Papini also accepted $30,000 in payments from the California Victim’s Compensation Board.

Sherri Papini’s – Statement

A statement from Papini was released by paralegal Niki Serna, who works with attorney William Portanova.

“I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behavior and so very sorry for the pain I’ve caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story, and those who worked so hard to try to help me. I will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done.”

Sherri Papini – No Court Date Yet

Papini does not have a court date scheduled yet. Per the agreement she signed, Papini will need to plead guilty. However, the actual sentence that Papini receives is still up to a federal judge. In the complaint, prosecutors explained,

“For several months, and even years, Redding and the nearby community were on the lookout for two Hispanic women. Multiple tips were given to law enforcement by the community about suspicious-looking Hispanic women.”

What do you think of Papini signing an agreement to only face one count of mail fraud and one count of making a false statement? Do you believe that it’s too lenient? Share your thoughts about this case.

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Amandah Hancen

    Amandah, a freelance writer and SEO content strategist since 2009, specializes in TV and soap spoilers. Taylor is also a mental health and addiction recovery writer. Taylor’s creativity and imagination have been published on 20+ blogs and websites, in a few print magazines, and in two poetry books. A big personality with a big voice and big ideas, Taylor loves this adventure called Life. When not writing, Taylor explores the great outdoors, handmakes glitter hair bows, works on self-improvement projects, and gets busted daydreaming.

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