The Carlee Russell Hoax: Charges Loom as Search Costs Mount

Prosecutors in Alabama are considering pressing charges against Carlee Russell, the woman who claimed she was kidnapped after going missing for two days. The potential charges include falsely reporting an incident and false reporting to law enforcement authorities, both of which are class A misdemeanors in Alabama. The police have confirmed that the disappearance was a "hoax" and are in discussions with the district attorney's office regarding possible criminal charges. Russell's attorney has issued a statement acknowledging that there was no kidnapping and that Russell acted alone.