Carlee Russell Faces Court Date for False Reports

Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman whose disappearance sparked a nationwide search after she falsely reported a toddler being kidnapped, is due in court to face misdemeanor charges of falsely reporting to law enforcement. If convicted, she could face up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine. The Hoover Police Chief expressed frustration that Russell is only facing misdemeanor charges, but the state's laws do not allow for harsher penalties. Russell initially claimed to have seen a toddler walking along a highway, but later admitted to lying about the missing child report.