Michigan Woman Arrested for False Police Report After Fabricating Racist Assault Involving Two Black Men

On Thursday, in St. John’s, Michigan, law enforcement apprehended a 20-year-old woman who, just three days prior, asserted she was attacked on a well-frequented walking path, as reported by the Lansing State Journal.Madison Mackenzie Wright faces two felony charges for fabricating a report about a felony, as St. John’s police concluded that her account “did not align with evidence gathered.” Her bond is set at $5,000.Wright claimed she was walking alone along the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail shortly after midnight when two men emerged from the woods, attempting to assault her with a pocketknife. She described the suspects as tall, slender, wearing dark clothing, and having Black skin.After a timely investigation, authorities determined Wright's claims were untrue, cautioning the public against taking social media narratives at face value. The police highlighted the importance of relying on official updates for reliable information, as the community felt significant concern due to her misleading report.