Lake Arthur teen get jail time, probation for false rape claim

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2011-09-21 17:28

Story here. Excerpt:

'JENNINGS, La. — A Lake Arthur teenager has been ordered to serve two years of probation after she pleaded guilty Sept. 7 in state court to falsely accusing a police officer of raping her.

The American Press reports (http://bit.ly/qjfACs ) 18-year-old Meghan Franks must serve 90 days in the parish jail and pay fines totaling $1,140 plus court costs.

District Attorney Michael Cassidy says all fines and costs must be paid within the first 18 months of probation.'

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