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California Mom Who Faked Her Own Kidnapping Gets Prison Time

PAYING THE PRICE

Sherri Papini pleaded guilty in April to carrying out the elaborate fake kidnapping in November 2016.

Pilar Melendez
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Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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