Instagram Influencer Convicted of Fabricating Attempted Kidnapping Story
- Katie Sorenson, a social media "mom influencer," was convicted of lying about an attempted kidnapping of her children that authorities found never happened.
- Sorenson claimed a Latino couple tried to kidnap her kids but surveillance footage and statements from the accused couple contradicted her report.
- Sorenson was found guilty of one count of making a false report of a crime but acquitted on two other counts.
- She faces up to six months in jail and a $100,000 bail.
- The report and subsequent accusations against the Latino couple were determined to be false.