Carlee Russell has been charged in the aftermath of her kidnapping hoax.
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As reported, the Hoover, Alabama native disappeared on the night of July 13 after calling the police and claiming that she witnessed an abandoned toddler wandering alone on the interstate.
A police press conference in the wake of her sudden return two days later amid claims of being kidnapped saw her story unravel in rather jaw-dropping fashion. She would go on to admit, via her attorney, that…it was all a lie.
Today (July 28), it has been confirmed that Russell has been charged with two misdemeanor counts for filing a false report.
As a result, she is now facing up to two years in jail and $12,000 in fines.
Russell was released from police custody today after posting a $2,000 bond.
Update: Russell’s mugshot has been released: