NJ Woman Charged for Faking Political Attack

Natalie Greene, a former aide to Congressman Jeff Van Drew, faces federal charges for allegedly faking a politically motivated attack on herself. Greene and another woman reported a brutal assault at a New Jersey nature preserve, claiming political insults were shouted and political slogans were carved into her body. However, authorities found her injuries were self-inflicted, and she allegedly hired a scarification artist to create them. Greene is charged with conspiracy to make false statements and hoaxes, and lying to federal law enforcement, each carrying a maximum five-year prison sentence. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.