Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules

The New York Times | Aug. 4, 2026, 1:12 p.m. | Original
Nathan Owen called the police, saying he was trapped in a runaway car. A judge determined it was a lie and sentenced him to more than four years in prison.
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