Pieper Lewis GoFundMe raises over $300 000 as teen is ordered to pay restitution for killing alleged abuser

Pieper Lewis GoFundMe raises over $300 000 as teen is ordered to pay restitution for killing alleged abuser

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Pieper Lewis GoFundMe raises over $300 000 as teen is ordered to pay restitution for killing alleged abuser

By Anushree Madappa Modified 17 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Pieper Lewis pictured with her attorney (Image via 901lulu/Twitter) Less than 48 hours after Pieper Lewis was sentenced to five years of probation for killing her alleged abuser, a GoFundMe campaign was set up to help the 17-year-old Iowa teen pay $150,000 in restitution fees. As of September 14, Wednesday, the crowdfunding page raised over $300,000, an amount greater than the restitution cap set by the judge. According to Iowa law, the person responsible for the death of another is liable to pay the victim's estate a minimum restitution amount of $150,000. Oliver ‍@Ollie_XVXToday a girl who was a 15 year old victim of sex trafficking who killed her rapist was ordered by the court to pay her rapists family 150,000 dollars. She was spared any further prison time, but this restitution will be a huge obstacle for now 17 Pieper Lewis.

Gofundme below 206987172Today a girl who was a 15 year old victim of sex trafficking who killed her rapist was ordered by the court to pay her rapists family 150,000 dollars. She was spared any further prison time, but this restitution will be a huge obstacle for now 17 Pieper Lewis. Gofundme below According to multiple reports, Pieper Lewis, who fell prey to human trafficking at the age of 15, killed 37-year-old Zachary Brooks, after he drugged and assaulted her in 2020. Lewis was initially charged with first-degree murder. Last year, the teen pleaded guilty to the charges. A year later, on September 13, 2022, Polk County District Judge David M. Porter sentenced Lewis to five years of probation and a deferred judgement. The judgement stated that Lewis' criminal record will be expunged if she follows all the the terms of her probation.

Pieper Lewis GoFundMe campaign raised funds from over 8000 people

Just Jale$ha@justjaleshalet’s help her pay the disgusting restitution she’s owed to her rapists estate. Pieper shouldn’t have to give a man who abused her a penny. with love. with power. with hope. let’s #FreePieperLewis from this gut wrenching financial responsibility.

gofundme.com/f/vxgt7q307234let’s help her pay the disgusting restitution she’s owed to her rapists estate. Pieper shouldn’t have to give a man who abused her a penny. with love. with power. with hope. let’s #FreePieperLewis from this gut wrenching financial responsibility. gofundme.com/f/vxgt7q As of early Thursday morning, September 15, more than 8000 people have contributed towards Pieper Lewis' GoFundMe campaign, which was set up by her former math teacher, Leland Schipper, to help Pieper rebuild her life. According to a statement on Lewis’s GoFundMe page, the money will reportedly go towards paying her restitution fees, and the excess amount will help fund Lewis' college education. It will also help her financially to start her own business. Moreover, the excess funds will be contributed towards helping other victims of trafficking. The statement from the crowdfunding campaign mentions: “Piper wants to go to college, she wants to create art, and she wants to advocate for other girls who find themselves in situations like she endured. She does not deserve a massive debt looming over her, holding her back from pursuing her ambitions.” Lewis reportedly got her GED while awaiting sentencing at the detention center. At the moment, Lewis' attorneys are trying to ascertain if the raised funds can be used to pay off restitution fees without violating the law, but they remain confident that it will be a great financial nest for the teen, allowing her to focus on future endeavors, as reported by the Des Moines Register.

Pieper Lewis found herself in another abusive home after running away from her own

Pieper Lewis, aged 15, ran away from her abusive home, only to be taken in by a trafficker who sold her to Zachary Brooks in 2020. Brooks reportedly incapacitated Lewis by drugging her and then proceeded to assault the young victim at his apartment. When Lewis tried to escape, she was brought back at knifepoint and forced to endure more abuse at Brooks' hands. In retaliation, Lewis reportedly stabbed Brooks 30 times while he was asleep. zavian@somezshitimagine being trafficked at the age of 15 and killing the man (37) r*ping you just to go to jail and being told by the judge that you “made poor decisions” and “you left his kids without a father.” our justice system foul when it come to black people #PieperLewis11737imagine being trafficked at the age of 15 and killing the man (37) r*ping you just to go to jail and being told by the judge that you “made poor decisions” and “you left his kids without a father.” our justice system foul when it come to black people #PieperLewis According to CBS News, many states in the U.S. grant criminal immunity to young victims of trafficking. However, the state of Iowa does not adhere to this law. During the court hearing on Tuesday, September 13, Pieper Lewis reportedly made an impassioned statement in front of the judge, which described in horrific detail the abuse she had to endure while she was being held captive by her abuser. Lewis also expressed remorse for her actions. In a statement to the court, she said:"As I grow and change as a young woman, I feel for the victim's family. I wish what happened never did. And I truly feel that way." Lewis will stay at the Fresh Start Women's Center in Des Moines while serving her five years probation, as per CBS News. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Babylona Bora × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी
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