After her brother died from stab wounds, a woman led a prominent campaign against knife crime. She was accused of taking money from the charity that she established in his honor.
Kayleigh Pepper (35), is charged with defrauding Rich Foundation of significant amounts of money for four years starting in 2016. This was shortly after Richard Pepper died in East Hull at the age of 25.
Her charity helped victims and families of crime and made her national headlines.
Ms. Pepper participated in Hull Live’s No More Knives campaign. This was to promote awareness and combat knife-related crime.
In court, she was accused of fraud in using her position of trustee at the Rich Foundation to gain a profit for herself. Between July 1, 2016 and April 9, 2016, she used it money for her personal purposes.
Kayleigh Pepper (left), is charged with defrauding Rich Foundation of significant amounts of money for a period of four years starting in 2016. This was shortly after Richard Pepper, her younger brother, was shot and killed in East Hull.
After she founded the charity, and raised money to support victims and families of crime, Pepper made national and local headlines. To raise awareness about knife-related crimes and to stamp them out, Ms. Pepper joined Hull Live’s No More Knives campaign
Pepper was represented before Hull Crown Court as Kayleigh towler, and the case was then adjourned.
Pepper’s planned barrister Nigel Clive was absent and Pepper had already left the court.
Stephen Robinson, Stephen’s colleague, stated to the court, “I am here today to apologise” for the events of today.
The instruction to summon counsel from my chambers was given, however, the case was not included in our list of clerks and was therefore left out.
“He is gone and cannot be reached. This is a serious case of fraud. It’s a serious case of fraud. I’m not able to review it and apologize to the court.
Pepper had moved out of Hull, he said.
Felicity Hemlin, the prosecutor, stated that an updated summary of the case would be made, giving more information about each matter.
Pepper received a statement from Judge David Tremberg: “I’m sorry that we cannot make progress.” It was intended that today’s hearing would serve to establish your plea and move on to the next step.
“Unfortunately there appears to be some mix-up, and your barrister’s not here.” You will have to go to him.
Pepper established the Rich Foundation in 2015 after Richard Rich (her brother) was stabbed and killed in Egton Street.
Pepper wore a dark green jacket with a hood and black pants. She also wore black shoes. When she was leaving court, Pepper wore a green jacket with a hood and black pants. She also carried a large bag in black. Kayleigh Pepper was confirmed to be the same person by court.
After her brother Richard (known as Rich) was fatally stabbed in Egton Street, Pepper founded the Rich Foundation. Daniel Flatley, his killer was sentenced to eleven years imprisonment for manslaughter.
Pepper, who was a well-known anti-knife activist and spoke out after the death of Corey Dobbe at Hull earlier this year.
She appealed to Hull residents to tackle knife crime and wished Corey’s family justice.
Pepper was the leader of Hull Live’s No More Knives campaign. This campaign was designed to educate people about how dangerous knives can be. Humberside Police supported the campaign.
He was over 6ft tall with a weight of 18st. His life ended when he received a gunshot wound.
The blade cut through his organs almost breaking his eighth bone, before eventually puncturing his heart. Five blood transfusions were required to repair the internal wound.
“The heart defect was eventually repaired but it was too late. We were devastated when he was declared dead.
On Facebook, she asked: “What is it that people need to do in order for knife crime to be taken seriously?” What will it take to make more people care? What more suffering must loved ones endure?
Six years have passed since I last saw him. It’s never easy. Each day our hearts break more.