News · 7 March 2026

Stacy Sharples Admits Falsely Accusing 10 Men of Rape

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A woman from Farnworth, Bolton, Stacy Sharples, faces prison for making untrue claims of rape against ten men. She admitted to ten charges of perverting the course of justice at Bolton Crown Court. Her untrue claims resulted in an estimated £120,000 cost to the public, with men spending time in custody or on bail before being cleared. Sharples' sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 March 2026 at 5:13

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