# False Rape Accusations Lead to 7-Year Sentence | Manchester News

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-09-09T15:11:23+00:00
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A woman named Stacey Sharples, 31, is now serving a seven-year prison sentence after falsely accusing ten men of rape between 2013 and 2019—up from her original term by two and a half years. Her lies led to arrests, lost jobs, and shattered families, with the court emphasizing how such false claims undermine real victims and erode public trust in justice. One man was even lured to a shop to be arrested. Though her defense cited mental health and learning challenges, the Attorney General pushed for a harsher sentence, which the court granted to reflect the profound harm caused. This case serves as a stark warning about the devastating consequences of abusing the justice system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f196ad61e5081aae

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