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By Michael Reeve

Jessie Simpson

Court decision on funds for Jessie Simpson delayed two more weeks

Jan 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — It will be at least another two weeks before Jessie and Sue Simpson hear a court decision on the sale of Jessie’s attacker’s home. All this, nearly eight years after Jessie was brutally attacked by Kristopher Teichrieb with a metal baseball bat, leaving him with permanent brain damage and the need for 24/7 care.

“Maybe a little bit of justice — that’s what I fought for for Jessie is quality of life and justice and I will keep doing that until I’m not here,” said Jessie’s mother, Sue.

The last eight years have been a long road. While Jessie is doing better than ever, according to Sue, and even got a chance to experience snow for the first time in years, closure of the pending court case is painful.

(image credit – Sue Simpson)

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“To see his face smile, that is what I want from this court case. To at least take him on a holiday — and by holiday, I mean a hotel downtown and a few days together, because he can’t go anywhere else,” said Sue.

The court is deciding on the dissolution of the proceeds from Teichrieb’s home, helping offset a previous $7-million decision awarded to Jessie in 2021. While the money from the home will nowhere near reach that level, it will go a long way for Jessie’s quality of life.

“It is hard. Jessie is going to need help for the rest of his life. That’s never going to go away. Bringing him home is so expensive right now, but I want to do that for him. He deserves it,” Sue told CFJC Today.

Jessie will require 24/7 help for the rest of his life after suffering brain damage, and while Sue is currently going above and beyond to care for Jessie, she worries about what’s to come in the coming years.

“It’s scary. It’s scary not knowing what Jessie’s life is going to be like for the next 20 to 30 years. Really, I’m 48, so I’m thinking about 20 years to be able to give him what he needs. It’s a long time. It doesn’t end there,” said Sue.

In both a self-healing exercise and to raise funds for Jessie, Sue is writing a book detailing her experiences. The family also has an ongoing GoFundMe campaign to help with Jessie’s care.

There is no firm date on when the Supreme Court judge will return with their decision.