Miya Ponsetto, 22, of Piru, California was arrested near her home in connection with the assault of boy at a New York City hotel. (Ventura County Sheriff's Office) NEW YORK - Miya Ponsetto, the so-called SoHo Karen, pleaded guilty on Monday in connection with falsely accusing a Black teenager of stealing her phone at a New York City hotel back in 2020.Under a deal with the Manhattan district attorney, Ponsetto pleaded guilty to one felony — second-degree unlawful Imprisonment as a hate crime — and one misdemeanor — second-degree aggravated harassment — and will serve two years of probation in her home state of California.
Ponsetto is already serving probation there for an unrelated case.Ponsetto is required to continue counseling, follow probation rules, and avoid "further interaction with the criminal justice system," the DA's office said.
If she completes the terms of the probation, she will be allowed to withdraw her felony plea and then plead to a misdemeanor with time served, officials said.
If she violates the terms of her probation or the plea deal, she could face up to four years in prison.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app | Sign up for FOX 5 email newsletters"Ms.