'SoHo Karen' pleads guilty to falsely accusing Black teen of stealing cell phone

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A Ventura County woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cell phone at a New York City hotel has reached a plea deal that will see her avoid jail time.

at a New York City hotel in December of 2020 reached a plea deal that will see her avoid jail time.

On Dec. 26, 2020, Ponsetto attacked then 14-year-old Keyon Harrold Jr. and his father inside the lobby of the Arlo Hotel in New York City. She accused Harrold Jr. of stealing her cell phone and then tackled him to the ground.

 

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