Sherri Papini Renews Claims in Kidnapping Hoax Doc

Sherri Papini, the California mother convicted for faking her 2016 kidnapping, is publicly defending her version of events for the first time in the docuseries 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie.' In the series, Papini maintains her claims of being abducted and tortured, even though she previously pleaded guilty to making false statements and mail fraud. Authorities found she had been hiding with an ex-boyfriend during her disappearance, with DNA evidence linking her to him and contradicting her original story of being taken by two Hispanic women. Papini served over a year in prison and was ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution. The docuseries features interviews with family, law enforcement, her former lawyer, and others, and explores the ongoing impact on her life, including her pursuit of joint custody of her children. Papini's renewed public assertions have reignited debate over the truth behind the case.