Greg Gillespie and Laura Owens connected on Bumble and met for drinks on two consecutive evenings, June 30th and July 1st, 2021. On their second meet-up, they engaged in sexual intercourse while using two forms of birth control. The following evening, Laura attended a group dinner uninvited, where Greg observed some troubling behaviors. It was this evening Greg concluded he no longer wished to pursue a relationship with Laura.
Approximately two weeks after their intimate encounter, Laura informed Greg she was pregnant with his child, a claim she subsequently revised to twins. Laura then proposed a dating contract stipulating that they enter into a committed romantic relationship. According to the terms, if Greg agreed to an exclusive and intentional relationship with Laura, he would have influence over the outcome of the pregnancy.
At the end of July, Laura “confirmed” her pregnancy with an HCG urine test conducted at a medical facility. On August 6, she sent Greg a text containing an ultrasound image that purportedly showed a twin pregnancy. However, Greg soon discovered the ultrasound image had been stolen from a 2014 blog authored by a different woman and confronted Laura with this revelation. The situation quickly escalated, resulting in Laura filing a civil lawsuit against Greg on August 11, accusing him of abortion coercion, domestic violence, and emotional distress. In April 2024 the stolen 2014 ultrasound was confirmed by the original owner as her own. Additionally, it was revealed Laura had hired a freelancer from Fiverr to alter the ultrasound, evidenced by the presence of a Fiverr logo displayed in the image.
Greg suspected Laura of stalking and harassment, including Laura reaching out to the HR department at his workplace. In response, Greg sought an Order of Protection (OOP) against her. However, after three unsuccessful attempts to serve the order, it was rendered ineffective. In retaliation, Laura secured an OOP against Greg in November 2021.
From January-October 2022, the civil case against Greg continued, with Laura requesting $45,000 in damages. In August 2022, Laura engaged in ex parte communications with the presiding judge, alleging that she had been drugged and sexually assaulted, claims which she suggested involved Greg and his attorney. These allegations, however, were never substantiated, nor was any evidence provided or verified. In October 2022, the civil case was dismissed.
In November 2022, Laura extended her fraudulent OOP against Greg for two more years. This OOP is up for renewal in November 2024. It is assumed Laura will attempt to have it renewed.
Throughout 2023, Laura reported Greg to the Scottsdale Police Department on multiple occasions, alleging that he had breached the Order of Protection through online activities. However, investigations revealed no evidence linking Greg to these claims.
Greg Gillespie was in litigation with Laura for 3 years and has spent approximately $300,000 in court fees.
2021-2024 | Scottsdale, AZ
2021
• June 30: After connecting on Bumble, Laura Michelle Owens and Greg Gillespie have their first date (source)
• July 1: Laura and Greg have their second date. They have sexual intercourse and used two forms of birth control
• July 2: Laura attended a group dinner uninvited. Red flags waived for Greg, and he ended things with her
• July 16: After an alleged positive hCG test at one medical, Laura texts Greg claiming to be pregnant with his child
• July 28: Laura claims via phone conversation with Greg she has administered the first abortion pill, vaginally
• July 29: Laura claims to have administered the second abortion pill – incorrectly
• July 31: Laura allegedly administers another second abortion pill. However, she claims the termination “did not pass as it should”
• August 1: Laura alleges her doctor stated the abortion had “failed” and development of the fetus may have stopped, though he could not be sure
• August 1-2: Laura makes multiple attempts to contact Greg, though he has blocked her phone number and email addresses, as well as her social media profiles
• August 4: Laura told Greg she would take a second set of abortion pills. However, Laura backed out, making excuses for her decision
• August 5: Laura visited Greg’s house, uninvited, and waited outside his front door for over an hour. Greg observed Laura swallow the first alleged abortion pill
• August 6: Laura calls Greg and discusses her alleged ultrasound. Laura states she is pregnant with twins and that one has a facial birth defect due to the abortion pills. She also texts Greg two images of alleged ultrasounds, a fact she later commits perjury refuting at court (video). It’s later discovered that the ultrasound sent by Laura is identical to a sonogram from a 2015 blog post (source). Greg texts Laura the blog post link (source)
• August 6: Greg again blocks Laura’s phone number, email addresses and on social media
• August 11: Laura files a civil lawsuit against Greg, alleging Abortion Coercion, Domestic Violence, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (CV2021-052893) (Summons) (Complaint) (Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration)
• August 12: Greg files an Order of Protection (OOP) against Laura, alleging Laura tried to get him fired in retaliation for ending their situationship
• August 13-24: Laura sends multiple harassing emails to Greg
• August 22: Laura sends Greg an email chain allegedly involving attorneys Joe Cotchett (an Owens family friend) and Alison Cordova (an employee at Joe’s law firm), including a signed Contingency Fee Agreement for Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy to represent Laura (source)
• August 23: Greg files a Notice of Appearance as he is now represented by attorney Gregg Woodnick. Mr. Woodnick informs Laura through her counsel Kaci Bowman that future communications should be directed to Woodnick Law. Bowman also asks Laura to agree to a prenatal paternity test. Laura agrees but mentions planning to file a separate family court case
• August 24: Woodnick Law receives an email from Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy stating do not represent Laura Owens in the referenced matter (source)
• August 24: Laura contacts the Scottsdale PD with a 77-page document of text messages between her and Greg, claiming harassment (source)
• August 27: A Woodnick Law paralegal emails Laura about an upcoming appointment with ARCpoint Labs on Scottsdale for a non-invasive prenatal paternity test the following week (source)
• September 1: Woodnick Law emails Laura, confirming she should have received details for the paternity test, further stating that it is her choice to attend (source)
• September 30: Joe Cotchett allegedly responds to Laura’s email, expressing support for her pursuit of charges and offers assistance (source)
• November 12: Laura files a Petition for Order of Protection against Greg. The order is granted by Judge John Doody the same day (source)
• December 2021: Greg’s attorney repeatedly inquired about the status of Laura’s pregnancy after Laura claimed one twin died due to the abortion pills she had taken. To this day, this question has never been answered
2022
• January 4: Greg files his Answer & Counterclaim and Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration
• March 4: Laura falsely claims to have been drugged and sexually assaulted, blaming Greg Gillespie and Gregg Woodnick for playing a part (source). *Gregg Woodnick obtained the complete 221 page CLETS restraining order between Laura and Michael Marraccini hours before Laura makes her claim of being drugged and violently raped
• March 4: Laura files a Notice of Appearance, now being represented by Zachary Mushkatel of Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker
• March 10: Zachary Mushkatel files a Motion to Withdraw with Client Consent
• March 21: Laura files a Notice of Entry of Appearance, now being represented by Kari A. Ramos of Ramos Law
• June 13: Kari A. Ramos files a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff (Laura)
• August 1: Laura engages in forbidden ex parte communications with the judge via email, alleging Greg Gillespie and his lawyer Gregg Woodnick somehow orchestrated the March 4th assault. Laura falsely claims the FBI is investigating the matter (source)
• August 9: Laura files a Notice of Appearance, now being represented by Kyle O’Dwyer of Fortify Legal Services
• August 17: Another hearing for Greg Gillespie’s Motion to Dismiss “CV 2021–052893 Owens v Gillespie” (abortion coercion case) takes place (Hearing)
• October 12: Greg’s Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings of Plaintiff’s Abortion Coercion Claim is granted, a huge blow to Laura (source)
• November 15: Laura’s OOP renewal request against Greg is approved, extending the OOP for 2 years (Hearing)
2023
• February-October: Several filings are made in the CV2021-052893 (Abortion Coercion) case (source)
• November 9: In the midst of her legal battle with Clayton Echard, Laura submits “The Gillespie Connection” police report, alleging Greg is violating his OOP by posting online under multiple pseudonyms. Detective Reedy of the Scottsdale Police Department finds no connection. Laura also claims Greg posted a Halloween costume picture, which she later attributed to Clayton in an OOP hearing against him (Hearing)
• November 9: Judge for CV2021-052893 (abortion coercion case) submits a Minute Entry, finding neither Laura nor Greg presented sufficient evidence to support their respective claims (Hearing)
• December: Multiple filings made in the CV2021-052893 (abortion coercion) case (source)
2024
• February 16: Judge Michael Gordon submits a Judgement, ruling that the case is dismissed, with both Laura and Greg needing to pay their own fees and costs incurred in case CV2021-052893 (abortion coercion)
• April 21: Greg Gillespie emails David Gingras after Gingras expressed interested in speaking with Greg. Greg states he does not want to air everything out on social media, further stating “I am a normal guy, with a normal job and fixated on being a new dad in my normal life.” He further states Laura tried to ruin his life with the abortion coercion lawsuit and that his story is so similar to Clayton’s. They email back and forth about the possibility of speaking, how Laura has conned Greg, and Clayton’s paternity case. On April 23, David Gingras states he’s blocked Greg Gillespie’s number (emails)
• April 26: A Fiverr logo is found on the ultrasound image Laura texted Greg on August 6, 2021 by journalists Dave Neal and Megan Fox (video). This finding was submitted as evidence in the Owens v Echard establishment of paternity case (source)
• May 10: Greg Gillespie emails David Gingras, stating “Checking in! Just want to make sure you are okay since you never replied back! Please, at least let me know you are alive. I don’t want to have to call for a wellness check.” David Gingras responds, frustrated Greg will not speak with him before the trial. Gingras states “If you seriously care about justice, you’d talk to me.” Unafraid of new lows, Gingras closes the email with “…You can change that if you want, but it requires being a man and picking up the phone” (emails)
• June 10: Greg appears as a subpoenaed witness at the Owens v. Echard trial in Phoenix, AZ (Hearing). Laura reports to the police that Greg has violated his order of protection, but after investigation, the police determine her claims lack merit (Police report)
• June 12: Greg Gillespie emails David Gingras, stating “Hey loser! Glad it didn’t go your way. Like, in any way possible. Lmao. Enjoy your trip. You know, I think a new city for you might be a good idea…” The exchange goes back and forth, tit for tat (emails)
• June 12: Greg Gillespie emails David Gingras a copy of the June 10 police report from Gingras’ call to the Phoenix PD before the Owens v Echard trial and states “Looks like I’ll be owning a new horse farm, 3.1 miles from my home.” David Gingras does not respond (emails)
• September 4: Greg sends David Gingras an email, thanking him for the entertainment. Gingras responds with a harassing email accusing Greg of being “obsessed” with Laura and signs off with “So why can’t you be a man and just move on? Why do you need to act like an insane stalker?” Greg responds in turn, stating Judge Mata and the CA are the voice of the real victims (him, Mike, Clayton), that he wants justice and asks Gingras not to call him again (email 1 | email 2)
• November 15: Laura’s OOP against Greg can be renewed, which Laura plans to attempt (source)
To view a comprehensive list of all documents related to Laura Owens, click here
FN2021-004799 (OOP against Gillespie)
- 11/12/2021 – Laura Owens’ Petition for Order of Protection
- 11/12/2021 – Order of Protection
- 11/15/2021 – Affidavit of Service Order of Protection
FN2021-052111 (OOP renewal against Gillespie)
- 11/15/2022 – Laura Owens’ Petition for Order of Protection
- 11/15/2022 – Order of Protection
- 12/8/2022 – Affidavit of Service Order of Protection
CV2021-052893 (Abortion Coercion claim against Gillespie)
- 8/11/2021 – Summons
- 8/11/2021 – Complaint
- 8/11/2021 – Certificate Of Compulsory Arbitration
- 8/17/2021 – Certificate of Attempted Service
- 8/17/2021 – Plaintiff’s Demand for Jury Trial
- 8/21/2021 – Motion for Alternative Service
- 8/23/2021 – Notice of Appearance
- 8/27/2021 – Acceptance of Service
- 8/31/2021 – ME: Order Entered By Court
- 9/16/2021 – Application and Affidavit For Default
- 9/24/2021 – Motion to Seal Court Records
- 9/24/2021 – Motion to Dismiss
- 9/27/2021 – ME: Order Entered By Court
- 10/1/2021 – Response to Motion to Dismiss
- 10/4/2021 – Declaration of Fraud, Perjury, Impersonation, Extortion, and Additional Illegal Actions Taken By the Defendant and His Counsel
- 10/6/2021 – Response to Plantiff’s Motion to Seal Court Records
- 10/7/2021 – Motion to Strike Petitioner’s “Declaration of Fraud, Perjury, Impersonation, Extortion, and Additional Illegal Actions Taken by the Defendant and His Counsel”
- 10/8/2021 – ME: Ruling
- 10/11/2021 – Plaintiff’s Reply to Defendant’s Response to Plaintiff’s Motion to Seal (1 of 2) | (2 of 2)
- 10/13/2021 – Motion to Modify Date o Service
- 10/22/2021 – Response to Plaintiff’s Motion to Modify Date of Service
- 11/2/2021 – Reply to Defendant’s Response to Plaintiff’s Motion to Modify Date of Service
- 12/15/2021 – ME: Ruling
- 1/4/2022 – Answer and Counterclaim
- 1/4/2022 – Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration
- 1/22/2022 – Plaintiff’s Reply to the Defendant’s Answer and Counterclaims
- 2/7/2022 – Stipulation to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Title 13 Claims
- 2/7/2022 – Report of Early Meeting
- 2/15/2022 – Notice Pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1841
- 2/15/2022 – Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Judgement on Pleadings of Plaintiff’s Abortion Coercion Claim
- 2/23/2022 – Order Granting Stipulation to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Title 13 Claims
- 2/25/2022 – Plaintiff’s Motion to Extend Time to File a Response to the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss/Partial Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings
- 2/28/2022 – Response/Objection to Plaintiff’s Motion to Extend Time to File a Response
- 3/4/2022 – Notice of Appearance
- 3/10/2022 – Motion to Withdraw with Client Consent
- 3/11/2022 – Plaintiff’s Motion to Extend Time to File a Response to the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss/Partial Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings
- 3.16.2022 – Notice Case on Dismissal Calendar
- 3/21/2022 –Notice of Entry of Appearance
- 3/21/2022 – Response/Objection to Plaintiff’s Second Motion to Extend Time to File a Response
- 3/22/2022 – ME: Order Entered By Court
- 3/25/2022 – ME: Withdraw Of Counsel
- 4/8/2022 – Plaintiff’s Response to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss
- 4/12/2022 – Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Judgement on Pleadings of Plaintiff’s Abortion Coercion Claim
- 6/8/2022 – ME: Judgment Of Dismissal – Lack of Prosecution
- 6/13/2022 – Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff
- 6/23/2022 – ME: Nunc Pro Tunc Order
- 7/1/2022 – ME: Order Entered By Court
- 7/1/2022 – Amended Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff
- 7/6/2022 –Motion for Sixty Day Extension of Time on All Deadlines
- 7/7/2022 – Response/Objection to Plaintiff’s Motion for Sixty Day Extention of Deadlines
- 7/7/2022 – Supplement to Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff
- 7/12/2022 – ME: Oral Argument Set
- 7/27/2022 – Order Granting Withdrawal of Counsel for Plaintiff
- 8/2/2022 – ME: Ruling
- 8/9/2022 – Notice of Appearance
- 8/10/2022 – Notice of Association of Counsel Within Same Firm
- 8/11/2022 – Affidavit of Service of Process on AZ AG
- 8/11/2022 – Affidavit of Service of Process on Rusty Bowers
- 8/11/2022 – Affidavit of Service of Process on Karen Fann
- 8/15/2022 – ME: Oral Argument Reset
- 8/22/2022 – ME: Matter Under Advisement
- 10/13/2022 – ME: Under Advisement Ruling
- 10/21/2022 – ME: Notice Of Appointment Of Arbitrator
- 2/10/2023 – Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for Defendant Without Consent
- 2/14/2023 – Stipulation
- 2/16/2023 – ME: Order Entered By Court
- 2/16/2023 – Amended Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for Defendant Without Consent
- 2/22/2023 – Order: Compulsory arbitration deadline extended until June 20, 2023
- 2/28/2023 – Order Granting Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant
- 5/22/2023 – Notice of Arbitration Hearing
- 7/21/2023 –Notice of Appearance
- 7/26/2023 – Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgement of All Defendant’s Counterclaims
- 7/26/2023 – Motion for Summary Judgement
- 7/26/2023 – Separate Statement of Facts
- 8/14/2023 – Motion to Vacate Arbitration Hearing
- 8/30/2023 – Notice of First Extension of Time for the Parties to File Responses to Motions for Summary Judgment
- 9/6/2023 – Response to Defendant’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgement
- 9/6/2023 – Response to Motion for Summary Judgement
- 9/6/2023 – Plaintiff’s Controverting Statement of Facts and Separate Statement of Facts
- 9/25/2023 – ME: Ruling
- 9/26/2023 – Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgement
- 9/26/2023 – Plaintiff’s Reply to Defendant’s Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgement
- 10/5/2023 – ME: Oral Argument Set
- 10/30/2023 – ME: Oral Argument Reset
- 11/27/2023 – ME: Hearing
- 11/28/2023 – Stipulation to Extend Time to File Form of Judgement
- 12/6/2023 – Order Re: Stipulation to Extend Time to File Proposed Form of Judgement and Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs
- 12/15/2023 – Notice of Lodging of Proposed Form of Judgment
- 12/15/2023 – Defendant’s Application for Costs
- 12/19/2023 – Response to Defendant’s Application for Costs
- 12/29/2023 – Motion for Leave to Supplement Application for Costs
- 1/2/2024 – Reply in Support of Application for Costs
- 1/11/2024 – Response to Defendant’s Motion for Leave to Supplement Application for Costs
- 1/24/2024 – Reply in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Supplement Application for Costs
- 1/31/2024 – ME: Ruling
- 2/13/2024 – Supplemental Verified Statement of Costs
- 2/14/2024 – Verification of Woodnick Law, PPLC in Support of Supplemental Verified Statement of Costs
- 2/16/2024 – JUDGMENT
- 2/16/2024 – ME: Order Entered By Court
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