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Carlee Russell Interview With Candace Owens May Happen, Author Offers To Pay Criminal’s $18K Fine

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When Carlee Russell allegedly disappeared while helping a toddler on the side of the highway back in the summer, all hell broke loose online. Extensive search efforts went toward locating the missing woman, though her loved ones were surprised to find her walking barefoot back to their house 48 hours after she was reportedly taken. What happened while Russell was missing remains largely unknown, but Candace Owens is eager to get us the answers we’ve been craving.

Just last week, the 25-year-old found out her fate for the kidnapping hoax, which includes paying $18K in restitution. As The Shade Room reports, we’re still waiting to find out whether Russell will serve time in jail, which could be for as long as a year. When Owens heard the news about the nursing student’s situation, she shared a video offering to pay the fine if Carlee indulges her with the truth about what happened during her mysterious disappearance.

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“America Deserves to Know” Carlee Russell’s Truth, Candace Declares

“Where was Carlee Russell for those 48 hours that she was missing?” the conservative commentator asked the camera. “We still don’t know, and that’s why I think about it every single day,” Owens’ rant continued. She then shared her plans to visit Carlee behind bars “probably, at least once a week,” because she feels so attached to the story. “I need to talk to you, I need to understand where you were for 48 hours — I will give you anything!” the host implored. “Please, come on this show — we are begging!”

While Candace Owens is obviously desperate to hear Carlee Russell’s side of the story, at least one person has made it clear he hopes to never speak with the young woman again. Her former boyfriend gave an interview back in September during which he addressed allegations of him seemingly using the messy situation for clout, and gave an update on where he and Russell stand at this time. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Carlee Russell’s Mom Confronts Journalist Outside Daughter’s Court Hearing: Watch

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A brief altercation occurred outside the courthouse where Carlee Russell was found guilty of reporting a false abduction. Russell and her family were being escorted to their car when they were confronted by self-described “gonzo journalist” Jonathan Lee Riches. As Riches asked questions about Russell lied and why she attempted to blame a white man, Russell’s mother appeared to push Riches’ phone out of the way. Riches immediately turned on her, repeatedly asking, “Mrs. Russell, why did you push my phone?”

However, while people online didn’t excuse Russell, they weren’t exactly on Riches’ side. “The fact that he’s throwing “white man” in there….as if they haven’t been doing it since the beginning of time 🤌🏾,” one person said. “The PERSON W/ THE PHONE TALKING was AGGRESSIVE! He might be a blogger with his lack of journalism etiquette!” another argued. Furthermore, people objected to both Riches and The Neighborhood Talk, who reposted the video, characterizing Russell’s mother as “aggressive”. “Wait not the caption saying she was aggressive. The mom wasn’t aggressive. Whew. The black woman being called aggressive,” one person lamented.

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Russell To Appeal Guilty Verdict

Russell was found guilty in municipal court earlier this week and could face up to a year in prison for what she did. However, the attorneys are now appealing the ruling, especially as they do not believe that jail time is in appropriate sentence. “We don’t think jail time for a first-offender with a class A misdemeanor is reasonable because that just doesn’t happen,” attorney Richard Jaffe said.

However, there is precedent for a jail sentence. In 2016, Sherri Papini of California was given an 18-month jail sentence for faking her own kidnapping. That result in a three-week, multi-state search. In Russell’s case, local police chief Nick Derzis said he was frustrated that Russell had only faced two misdemeanor charges. However, Derzis also acknowledged that the law did not allow for enhanced charges to be brought against Russell.

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Carlee Russell Found Guilty & Sentenced To Jail After Faking Her Own Kidnapping

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Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who staged her own kidnapping, has been convicted of two related misdemeanors. A judge sentenced her to a year in jail and ordered substantial restitution. Her attorney plans to appeal, while some are questioning the jail sentence’s severity. Guilty As Charged Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who made headlines after […]

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Carlee Russell Found Guilty of Misdemeanors, Attempting to Sidestep Jail Time

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The kidnapping hoax case involving Carlee Russell, a 26-year-old woman accused of orchestrating her kidnapping last July, is set to proceed in state court.

Russell faces charges for false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident, both classified as Class A misdemeanors. She pleaded not guilty to both counts during a recent pretrial hearing in Hoover Municipal Court.

According to WBRC, the municipal judge, Brad Bishop, expressed confidence that prosecutors could secure a conviction and found Russell guilty on both counts. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office is overseeing the case. It has recommended a year in jail, six months for each count, $831 in court fines, and $17,974.88 in restitution to cover the costs incurred during the search for Russell.

Russell’s legal team intends to appeal the case to the circuit court, primarily to contest the custodial sentence recommended by the state, as they argue that no one in Alabama has served jail time for a comparable offense. The move to circuit court will require the state to present evidence and witnesses to support their case and justify the substantial restitution request. Despite these legal developments, investigators remain in the dark about Russell’s whereabouts during her 49-hour disappearance.

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Carlee Russell To Pay $18K In Restitution, Found Guilty For Fake Kidnapping

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Back in July, 26-year-old student Carlee Russell made headlines after her family reported her missing. She returned home only three days after her disappearance, claiming that she had been abducted. Though friends and family were overjoyed that Russell was uninjured, spectators were quick to call out some inconsistencies in her case.

Speculation that Russell’s kidnapping may have been a hoax was later confirmed by her attorney. “There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023,” they explained. “My client apologizes for her actions to this community, to volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well, as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee again asks for your forgiveness and prayers.” 

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Carlee Russell Could Face Jail Time

An arrest warrant was eventually issued, and Russell turned herself in. She was then charged with two misdemeanors, making a false report to authorities and falsely reporting an incident. She appeared in court today, pleading not guilty to her charges. Judge Brad Bishop, however, found her guilty of both. She’s now been ordered to pay more than $18k in restitution, on top of $831 per charge. She could also be looking at jail time, as the judge recommends a one-year sentence. According to her attorney, she plans to appeal the decision.

“We stipulated and appealed the case and the reason behind it was that they’re trying to ask for jail time, which we totally disagree with,” her attorney explained. “So, in fairness, there’s no need of having a trial here, knowing their position. So we have stipulated and appealed the case and we’ll start anew in the Bessemer circuit court.” What do you think of Carlee Russell being found guilty? Do you think the judge’s decision was fair? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Carlee Russell’s Ex Shuts Down Clout Chaser Allegations, Confirms They Haven’t Been In Contact

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Earlier this summer, the disappearance of Carlee Russell sent shock waves across the internet. Initially, people were concerned about the well-being of the missing Black woman, who claimed to have pulled over to the side of the road to assist a child. When Russell resurfaced at her parent’s house a few days later, however, questions began to arise about the validity of her claims. Ultimately it was discovered that there was no toddler on the highway, and then most of what Carlee shared with authorities wasn’t exactly accurate.

Now that Russell is facing criminal charges, her ex, Thomar Simmons, is sharing more of his thoughts on the situation. “I mean we had a little argument but it wasn’t nothing to kidnap yourself over,” he reflected. “I’m confused, like what happened? What made you do this? I don’t understand.” In his podcast episode, the creator also made it clear that he had nothing to do with Carlee’s scheme, and that he’s not seeking any clout from the incident.

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Thomar Simmons Speaks Out in the Weeks Following Carlee Russell’s Arrest

“I was in the heat looking for my girl, bruh. Why would I do all of this for clout, bruh?” Simmons asked. “It really traumatized me,” he also noted. Interestingly, it wasn’t long after Russell and her man went their separate ways that he was put on blast for hosting a club event in hopes of connecting with a new woman to help heal his heart. Unfortunately for Simmons, it never came to be after a lawyer allegedly advised him not to partake.

The discourse surrounding Carlee Russell’s kidnapping hoax has obviously died down in recent weeks, but still, it was one of the most noteworthy crime stories of the summer. The 25-year-old is currently awaiting her fate after bonding out of jail in late July. Revisit Carlee’s mugshot at the link below, and let us know if you think Thomar Simmons is using his ex’s situation as an opportunity to chase clout in the comments.

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Carlee Russell Arrested and Charged for Kidnapping Hoax, Facing Possibly Prison Time

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Carlee Russell was arrested on Friday and charged with two misdemeanors for making false statements to the police. Hoover Police Department Chief Nicholas Derzis announced the arrest and charges on Friday.

“The story open wounds for families whose loved ones really were victims of kidnappings,” Derzis said. “Existing laws only allowed the charges that were filed to be filed.”

Russell was charged with two class A misdemeanors, false reporting to law enforcement authorities and falsely reporting an incident, which can be punishable by up to one year in prison.

According to ABC News, prosecutors advised police on the charges that would be filed in the Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County.

On Thursday, Carlee Russell’s kidnapping story has taken the world by storm. Earlier this week, Russell’s attorney released a statement telling what the police claimed to have known all along, Rusell lied.

According to local station WVTM 13, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis claims to have known the story was a hoax when they released the timeline and search history. Derzis said the police took the case as “it is what it is.”

He added, “The fact that I think last Wednesday pretty much showed that we knew that it was a hoax.”

Russell was missing for 49 hours before reappearing at her family’s home.

Carlee Russell owned up to pulling a kidnapping hoax on Monday when Russell was supposed to meet with the police. Instead, she submitted a statement through her attorney admitting none of the kidnapping stories she told was true.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis read a statement from Emory Anthony read a statement from Russell on Monday:

“My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023. My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have help in this incident, that this was a single act done by herself. My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee, again, asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

Also releasing a statement was Russell’s ex-boyfriend, Thomar Latrell Simmons, who stated he was “blindsided” and “disgusted.” He wrote, “Thank you to all my family, friends, and the nation for support through this. “The severity in this matter has not been overlooked, and I deeply respect the genuine support shared during this situation.”

With the confirmation of a hoax, the question now becomes whether Russell will face charges. According to AL.com, no charges are currently lined up against Russell, but a meeting will occur between Derzis and Anthony about the case. In addition, Derzis is speaking with Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in the Bessemer Cutoff about criminal charges.

Potential charges could be false reporting to law enforcement authorities or falsely reporting an incident. There is also the possibility of a Class A misdemeanor of false reporting to law enforcement, which is punishable by up to one year in county jail or a year of labor in the county.

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Local Police State They Knew Carlee Russell’s Story Was a Hoax: ‘It Is What It Is’

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Carlee Russell’s kidnapping story has taken the world by storm. Earlier this week, Russell’s attorney released a statement telling what the police claimed to have known all along, Ruseel lied.

According to local station WVTM 13, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis claims to have known the story was a hoax when they released the timeline and search history. Derzis said the police took the case as “it is what it is.”

He added, “The fact that I think last Wednesday pretty much showed that we knew that it was a hoax.”

Russell was missing for 49 hours before she reappeared at her family’s home.

Carlee Russell owned up to pulling a kidnapping hoax on Monday when Russell was supposed to meet with the police. Instead, she submitted a statement through her attorney admitting none of the kidnapping stories she told was true.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis read a statement from Emory Anthony read a statement from Russell on Monday:

“My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023. My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have help in this incident, that this was a single act done by herself. My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee, again, asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

Also releasing a statement was Russell’s ex-boyfriend, Thomar Latrell Simmons, who stated he was “blindsided” and “disgusted.” He wrote, “Thank you to all my family, friends, and the nation for support through this. “The severity in this matter has not been overlooked, and I deeply respect the genuine support shared during this situation.”

With the confirmation of a hoax, the question now becomes whether Russell will face charges. According to AL.com, no charges are currently lined up against Russell, but a meeting will occur between Derzis and Anthony about the case. In addition, Derzis is speaking with Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in the Bessemer Cutoff about criminal charges.

Potential charges could be false reporting to law enforcement authorities or falsely reporting an incident. There is also the possibility of a Class A misdemeanor of false reporting to law enforcement, which is punishable by up to one year in county jail or a year of labor in the county.

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Carlee Russell Admits To Kidnapping Hoax; Is She Today’s Tawana Brawley?

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The mysterious disappearance of Carlee Russell has garnered national attention, leaving many wondering whether the case is a genuine abduction or a possible hoax. However, the Alabama woman has recently admitted she was not kidnapped, according to a statement by her attorney. Is Carlee Russell today’s Tawana Brawley? The Truth Revealed By Carlee Russell’s Attorney […]

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Will Carlee Russell Faces Charges for Pulling a Kidnapping Hoax?

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Carlee Russell Fired From Alabama Spa She Worked Before Disappearing

Carlee Russell has owned up to pulling a kidnapping hoax. Russell was supposed to meet with the police on Monday. Instead, she submitted a statement through her attorney admitting none of the kidnapping stories she told was true.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis read a statement from Emory Anthony read a statement from Russell on Monday:

“My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023. My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have help in this incident, that this was a single act done by herself. My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee, again, asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

Also releasing a statement was Russell’s ex-boyfriend, Thomar Latrell Simmons, who stated he was “blindsided” and “disgusted.” He wrote, “Thank you to all my family, friends, and the nation for support through this. “The severity in this matter has not been overlooked, and I deeply respect the genuine support shared during this situation.”

With the confirmation of a hoax, the question now becomes whether Russell will face charges. According to AL.com, no charges are currently lined up against Russell, but a meeting will occur between Derzis and Anthony about the case. In addition, Derzis is speaking with Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in the Bessemer Cutoff about criminal charges.

Potential charges could be false reporting to law enforcement authorities or falsely reporting an incident. There is also the possibility of a Class A misdemeanor of false reporting to law enforcement, which is punishable by up to one year in county jail or a year of labor in the county.

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