'Mom-influencer' Katie Sorensen sentenced to jail for kidnapping hoax

Mom-influencer Katie Sorensen, known for posting conspiracy theories, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, with 60 days potentially served on a work-release program, for knowingly making a false report of a crime. Sorensen falsely claimed that a couple tried to kidnap her children at a craft store in Petaluma, California, in December 2020. The accusations went viral on social media, gaining her millions of views and followers. The judge also ordered Sorensen to 12 months of probation, prohibited her from having a social media presence, and mandated implicit bias training, along with fines and fees.