Help Adeline hire a lawyer

In the early hours of July 5th, Adeline was sexually assaulted by her father. She immediately sought help from her mother, who encouraged her to contact local police. She found the courage to speak up about what happened to her, and provided evidence to the authorities along with several witnesses. This crime was committed against her, but Indiana law requires that she also be charged.

Her name and face were shared on social media —exposing and vilifying a 19-year-old girl who is still in the earliest stages of trauma and healing.

Adeline is only 19 years old, and has no means of paying for her legal defense. Due to the public nature of this case, she is unable to work. Her mother has expended her meager savings to post her bail. We, her friends and community, would like to come together to rally around her in her time of need. This campaign is to raise funds for her to have legal representation. The system has failed her, but let us show her that her community will not. Give what you can. Give with your heart. Every donation, no matter how small, is appreciated. We cannot undo what has happened to this poor girl, but we can make a difference in her life going forward.

We are asking for help from the community, friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers to support Adeline during this overwhelming time. Funds raised will go toward her legal fees as she fights this unjust charge.

At this early stage, we do not know what the final amount needed will be, but she needs funds to hire an attorney as soon as possible. Our current goal is just an estimate. If for any reason the amount needed is less than the amount raised, we’d like to allow her to use it to pay for her basic necessities and offset the financial hardship this tragedy has caused her and her family. Bless you all for your support and kind words.