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Woman Jailed for Falsely Accusing 10 Men of Rape

3/12/2026

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Stacey Sharples, 31, of Farnworth, Bolton, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for falsely accusing 10 men of rape.
She pleaded guilty to 10 counts of perverting the course of justice; allegations spanned 2013–2019.
The accused men faced severe consequences, including job loss and mental health issues.
Greater Manchester Police said their investigation found consistent evidence contradicting Sharples' claims and urged support for actual victims.

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Stacey Sharples, 31, of Farnworth, Bolton, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for falsely accusing 10 men of rape.
She pleaded guilty to 10 counts of perverting the course of justice; allegations spanned 2013–2019.
The accused men faced severe consequences, including job loss and mental health issues.
Greater Manchester Police said their investigation found consistent evidence contradicting Sharples' claims and urged support for actual victims.