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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.
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.
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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.
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“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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