Florida Teen Who Claimed He Was Kidnapped, Shot Himself ‘to Continue the Ruse,’ Pleads No Contest

A 17-year-old Florida boy who falsely claimed he was kidnapped by four Hispanic men last month and then shot himself in the leg “to continue the ruse” has pleaded no contest to multiple charges against him. Prosecutors charged Caden Speight as a juvenile with presenting false evidence, shooting into a conveyance, making a false report …