January 25th 2024.
Roda Osman, the woman whose story of being attacked for refusing to give her phone number went viral on social media, has recently been in the news again. On January 23, she posted bail of $10,000 after being arrested on felony charges for allegedly falsifying her story. This came after authorities in Houston accused her of manipulating the truth when new video evidence surfaced.
According to court documents obtained by Fox 26, the surveillance video showed Osman getting into an altercation with the man in Southwest Houston. In the video, she can be seen hitting the man and he responds by hitting her back with a water bottle. This contradicts Osman's original account of being randomly attacked by a man who threw a brick at her.
The incident first made headlines in September 2023 when a video of Osman explaining the ordeal from her hospital room went viral on social media. This sparked a public outcry and a GoFundMe page was created to support her. The campaign raised over $42,000 for the 33-year-old. However, the new footage that was shared with officials tells a different story and brings into question the veracity of Osman's claims.
Further investigation revealed that this may not be the first time Osman has embellished an incident to garner public support and financial help. In 2020, she was accused of lying about an assault in Minneapolis, which also resulted in a GoFundMe fundraiser. No legal action was taken in that incident.
After the arrest warrant was issued, Osman failed to appear in court, although she had reportedly planned to turn herself in. She was eventually released on bail but is due back in court on March 5, facing felony theft by deception charges. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Osman has not released a public statement addressing the situation.
This recent development has reignited the conversation about Osman's credibility and the potential consequences of making false claims for personal gain. The incident has also sparked discussions about accountability and the responsibility of the public to verify information before jumping to conclusions.
As the case continues to unfold, many are eager to see how it will be resolved and what implications it may have for future cases involving viral stories and fundraising efforts. Only time will tell what the final outcome will be for "Brick Lady" Roda Osman and her controversial story.
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