Shorewood Woman caught instructing daughter to lie to court - begs judge to keep her off the stand

Shorewood Woman Instructs Daughter to Fabricate Rape Claim Against Contractor

SHOREWOOD, NJ – A Shorewood woman faces accusations of orchestrating a malicious scheme to evade a civil lawsuit by allegedly instructing her daughter to falsely accuse a local contractor of rape. Authorities report that the contractor, whose identity has not been disclosed, had no prior interaction with the daughter, raising serious questions about the motives behind the false claim.

According to court documents obtained by local law enforcement, the woman, whose name is being withheld pending further investigation, reportedly pressured her daughter to lie to the court in an attempt to derail a civil suit involving the contractor. The contractor, who was named in the unrelated civil dispute, was blindsided by the accusation, as he had never met the daughter prior to the allegations surfacing.

Investigators allege that the mother’s actions were a calculated attempt to manipulate the legal system and avoid financial or legal consequences tied to the civil case. The daughter, whose age has not been released, reportedly admitted to authorities that she was coerced into making the false statement, which has since been retracted.

Local authorities are now reviewing the case for potential charges, including possible counts of perjury, obstruction of justice, or filing a false police report. The contractor, described as "devastated" by the accusation, is cooperating fully with law enforcement and has provided evidence supporting his claim of no prior contact with the accuser.

Legal experts note that such actions not only undermine the credibility of genuine victims but also carry severe consequences for those involved. "False allegations of this nature can irreparably harm reputations and clog the judicial system," according to a legal expert who is not directly involved in the case. "The courts take these matters very seriously."

The Shorewood community has expressed outrage over the incident, with many calling for swift justice. "This kind of behavior is unacceptable and gives our town a bad name," said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. Others have voiced support for the contractor, emphasizing the need for accountability.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward. A court hearing is scheduled for next month to address the civil suit and the emerging allegations of misconduct.