A Bolton woman被判 guilty of falsely accusing 10 men of rape, causing widespread harm and costing £120,000.

Stacy Sharples, a Bolton woman, faces prison after being found guilty of fabricating rape allegations against 10 men, leading to multiple arrests, prolonged investigations, and significant emotional and financial harm to the accused. Some men had consensual relationships with her, while others had no contact. After one man was cleared, he encountered her publicly and made a comment about the investigation; she then fled into a chip shop and falsely called 999, claiming he threatened her. The court heard her claims were baseless and caused widespread distress, with no charges filed against the men due to lack of evidence. Prosecutors said the false allegations cost the public purse around £120,000.