A California woman who wrongly accused a Black teen of taking her phone at a New York City hotel has reached a plea deal that spares her from prison if she avoids trouble.
The family of a teenager falsely accused of stealing a cell phone at a SoHo hotel is speaking out after the woman involved was charged, calling for the business to face consequences as well.
Miya Ponsetto, 22, faces multiple charges including attempted robbery, grand larceny, attempted assault on two counts and endangering the welfare of a child.
The California woman seen on video tackling a teenage boy and accusing him of stealing her cell phone has agreed to be extradited to New York to face charges.