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Stacy Sharples False Rape Accusations

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated Mar 07, 2026

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This event has no direct or indirect impact on financial markets. It is a local legal matter concerning false accusations and the administration of justice.

Event Summary

Stacy Sharples, from Farnworth, Bolton, falsely accused 10 men of rape between 2013 and 2019. Her 'wicked pack of lies' led to multiple men being arrested, held in police custody for hours, and spending months on bail or under investigation. Some of the men had consensual sexual contact with her, while others had none. Sharples' false allegations cost the public purse approximately £120,000. She admitted to 10 counts of perverting the course of justice at United Kingdom — Bolton Law Courts and is awaiting sentencing on March 11. The victims, including Kaylum Davies, James Blundell, Astron Inman, Andrew Dearden, Reece Lockett, Conor Austin, Anthony Green, Liam Andrew Jackson, Jack Byrne, and Lee Dixon, suffered significant emotional and psychological distress, with some experiencing mental breakdowns, PTSD, and disruptions to their family lives.

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Stacy Sharples
Stacy Sharples falsely accused 10 men of rape, leading to their arrest and significant distress. She faces a prison sentence for perverting the course of justice.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -100.0
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United Kingdom — Bolton Law Courts
United Kingdom — Bolton Law Courts is the venue where Stacy Sharples admitted to perverting the course of justice and will be sentenced.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kaylum Davies
Kaylum Davies was the first victim of Stacy Sharples' false rape allegations, leading to his arrest and 18 months on bail.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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James Blundell
James Blundell was falsely accused of rape by Stacy Sharples after a consensual encounter, resulting in 17 hours in police custody and six months under investigation.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Astron Inman
Astron Inman was falsely accused of rape by Stacy Sharples, leading to his arrest and eight hours in police custody.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Andrew Dearden
Andrew Dearden was falsely accused of rape by Stacy Sharples, resulting in his arrest at a Cash Generator shop and eight-and-a-half hours in police custody.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Reece Lockett
Reece Lockett was falsely accused of rape by Stacy Sharples, leading to three hours in police custody.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Conor Austin
Conor Austin was falsely accused of rape by Stacy Sharples, leading to two-and-a-half hours in police custody.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Anthony Green
Anthony Green was falsely accused of sexual assault by Stacy Sharples, leading to his arrest and 12 hours in custody before the case was dropped.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Jack Byrne
Jack Byrne was falsely accused of sexual assault by Stacy Sharples, despite no sexual contact occurring.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Lee Dixon
Lee Dixon was falsely accused of rape by Stacy Sharples after consensual sex, leading to a mental breakdown for him.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Liam Andrew Jackson
Liam Andrew Jackson was falsely accused of sexual assault by Stacy Sharples, despite no sexual contact occurring.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Nick Clark
Judge Nick Clark KC presided over the case of Stacy Sharples, emphasizing the impact of her false allegations on the victims and the justice system.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Hunter Gray
Hunter Gray is the lawyer defending Stacy Sharples, acknowledging her mental health concerns and the inevitability of a custodial sentence.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Mark Monaghan
Mark Monaghan is the prosecuting lawyer who detailed Stacy Sharples' false allegations and their impact.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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