Former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard is discussing his feelings about winning a paternity case brought about by a previously unidentified woman, who is now known to be Laura Owens.
Owens claimed the 31-year-old reality star fathered her twins during a one-night stand, which he denied.
“At the end of the day, I don’t want her to do this ever again to anybody else… I think she’s shown no signs of stopping,” Echard told People. “I mean, I was victim number four that we know of, and so we felt that especially when somebody commits a crime, they should have to face legal repercussions for doing so.”
“Accountability needs to be had,” he said. “It felt odd that this has been going on for a year and just now it’s I guess ended. It was very exciting though, and I was excited to go talk to the other victims and let them know as well.”
Court documents obtained by the outlet confirmed that Arizona Judge Julia Ann Mata found Owens “knowingly presented a false claim, knowingly violated a court order compelling disclosure or discovery.”
“[Owens] acted unreasonably when she initiated litigation without basis or merit,” the documents continued. “Without an authentic ultrasound, sonogram, physical examination, and in conjunction with a belief she passed tissue in July 2023, the Court finds the underlying Petition premature at best. At worst, however, fraudulent and made to incite communication, a relationship, or both, with the [Echard].”
Owens had been accused of similar behavior in the past. The court “determined that Laura Owens has a pattern of similar, if not identical behavior, and court involvement.”
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Owens claimed Echard got her pregnant after they had a one-night stand, but Echard told The Sun they never had sexual intercourse. The plaintiff further claimed Echard was refusing to take a paternity test. The reality star shared photos of receipts last year which appeared to indicate he had taken the test.
Echard noted that he had the support of his family throughout the process.
“I mean, in a weird way, this has been the last year of my life — and not that I wanted to ever go through this — but it almost became a part of my identity for all the wrong reasons and not what I ever wanted it to be. But it’s weird to navigate forward now and say, ‘Okay, I’ll just put this behind me,’” he said, per People.
“Of course that’s what I want to do, but it feels like so many emotions are wrapped up,” Echard continued. “And I think now I just have to be able to take the time to finally break this down in my own head and come to terms with all that’s occurred.”
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Former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard is discussing his feelings about winning a paternity case brought about by a previously unidentified woman, who is now known to be Laura Owens.
Owens claimed the 31-year-old reality star fathered her twins during a one-night stand, which he denied.
“At the end of the day, I don’t want her to do this ever again to anybody else… I think she’s shown no signs of stopping,” Echard told People. “I mean, I was victim number four that we know of, and so we felt that especially when somebody commits a crime, they should have to face legal repercussions for doing so.”
“Accountability needs to be had,” he said. “It felt odd that this has been going on for a year and just now it’s I guess ended. It was very exciting though, and I was excited to go talk to the other victims and let them know as well.”
Court documents obtained by the outlet confirmed that Arizona Judge Julia Ann Mata found Owens “knowingly presented a false claim, knowingly violated a court order compelling disclosure or discovery.”
“[Owens] acted unreasonably when she initiated litigation without basis or merit,” the documents continued. “Without an authentic ultrasound, sonogram, physical examination, and in conjunction with a belief she passed tissue in July 2023, the Court finds the underlying Petition premature at best. At worst, however, fraudulent and made to incite communication, a relationship, or both, with the [Echard].”
Owens had been accused of similar behavior in the past. The court “determined that Laura Owens has a pattern of similar, if not identical behavior, and court involvement.”
CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP
Owens claimed Echard got her pregnant after they had a one-night stand, but Echard told The Sun they never had sexual intercourse. The plaintiff further claimed Echard was refusing to take a paternity test. The reality star shared photos of receipts last year which appeared to indicate he had taken the test.
Echard noted that he had the support of his family throughout the process.
“I mean, in a weird way, this has been the last year of my life — and not that I wanted to ever go through this — but it almost became a part of my identity for all the wrong reasons and not what I ever wanted it to be. But it’s weird to navigate forward now and say, ‘Okay, I’ll just put this behind me,’” he said, per People.
“Of course that’s what I want to do, but it feels like so many emotions are wrapped up,” Echard continued. “And I think now I just have to be able to take the time to finally break this down in my own head and come to terms with all that’s occurred.”
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