Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to three years in prison in Hamilton for faking pregnancies and defrauding two doulas while on house arrest for similar previous crimes. The judge, Joe Fiorucci, deemed her a 'danger' due to a high risk of reoffending and inflicting psychological harm, as indicated by a psychiatric assessment. Braun had a history of fabricating medical issues and false allegations, and her actions were described as conscious, purposeful, and deliberate.
Judge calls woman a 'danger,' sends her to prison after faking pregnancies, defrauding Ontario doulas
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Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to three years in prison in Hamilton for faking pregnancies and defrauding two doulas while on house arrest for similar previous crimes. The judge, Joe Fiorucci, deemed her a 'danger' due to a high risk of reoffending and inflicting psychological harm, as indicated by a psychiatric assessment. Braun had a history of fabricating medical issues and false allegations, and her actions were described as conscious, purposeful, and deliberate.
Trending- 1 June 2022 - February 2023: Braun committed 21 charges including fraud, indecent acts, false pretenses, and mischief, pretending to have pregnancies and stillbirths.
- 2 April 2024: Braun committed current crimes (obtaining services by false pretence, harassment) while on house arrest in Brantford.
- 3 January (2025): Braun pleaded guilty to the current charges.
- 4 Monday (June 9, 2025): Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to three years in prison in Hamilton.
- Kaitlyn Braun sentenced to three years in prison (total 3 years, 8 months including remaining house arrest)
- Victims (doulas, Tracy Robb, Amy Perry) experienced significant psychological distress, trauma, and impact on their lives and careers
- Judge deemed Braun a 'danger' to the community
- Increased awareness of fraud targeting support professionals
What: Kaitlyn Braun's sentencing to three years in prison for defrauding doulas by faking pregnancies and for harassment, while already on house arrest for similar offenses.
When: Sentenced Monday (June 9, 2025); Pleaded guilty in January (2025) to current charges; Crimes committed in April 2024 (current charges); Previous crimes between June 2022 and February 2023; Sentencing hearing in January (2025) for previous crimes.
Where: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Brantford (where she was on house arrest).
Why: Braun's conscious, purposeful, and deliberate deception; High risk of reoffending and inflicting psychological harm; Psychiatric assessment diagnosed borderline personality disorder, anti-social personality disorder, anxiety, and depression, and noted a lack of remorse; Motivations included reducing social isolation, enjoyment from risk-taking, and exploring sexual identity.
How: Braun faked pregnancies and sought doula support; Used false names; Engaged in extensive phone conversations with victims; Judge imposed prison sentence based on psychiatric report and risk assessment.