Cyntoia Brown was born on January 29, 1988, and was given up for adoption as a baby. When she was 16, she met a man 8 years older than her and ran away from her foster family. Unfortunately, it was a mistake that affected the girl’s later life.
She ran away from a foster family. On her way, she met the wrong man
A 24-year-old man nicknamed “Cut Throat” beat and raped her, and forced her to sell her own body. One day he sent Cyntoia to one of his clients, Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent. Cyntoia got scared when the man drew his gun. In court, she confessed that she felt threatened and was afraid that Allen would shoot her, so she reached for the gun first and fired. The prosecution did not believe her version of events and concluded that the 16-year-old shot Allen on purpose in order to later rob his house. The court found her guilty in the first degree and sentenced her to life imprisonment. She could apply for early release only after 51 years.
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She was sentenced to life imprisonment. Her story touched people’s hearts
Cyntoia’s story moved many people, including Rihanna, who appealed not to punish victims of sexual violence. Lawyers willing to work on the case pro bono came to the convict. In 2017, the law changed in the United States. Under the new law, minors cannot be convicted of prostitution.
In light of the legal changes, Cyntoia should not go to prison because she was 16 when she committed the murder. Kim Kardiashan and Lana Del Rey also spoke on the matter. Lawyers demanded a pardon, which took place on January 9, 2019. Until 2029, Cyntoia Brown is on parole.
Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual contact. UNICEF data shows that around 15 million teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have experienced this type of violence worldwide, but only 1 percent of teenagers turn to a professional for help. Research shows that 80% of rape victims develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
If you are a victim of sexual violence, you can get help by calling, for example, the “Blue Line” Telephone Clinic – 22 668 70 00 (7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) or the 24-hour hotline of the Women’s Rights Center – 600 070 717.
Source: Gazeta
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