The wealthy young woman who avoided prison time for a deadly 2020 crash that killed a Vermont couple has found herself in hot water once again. Isabel Jennifer Seward, now 20, was among 114 anti-Israel agitators arrested at Columbia University last week, sparking outrage from the victims’ family.
Seward was just 16 when she allegedly drove over the double yellow lines and crashed into Chet and Connie Hawkins, 73 and 72, killing them. Despite the severity of the incident, Seward received only a $220 fine as punishment, a decision that has left the victims’ family reeling.
“She has no remorse, she received no punishment. She’s just prancing around Columbia with her Ivy League privilege,” said the couple’s niece, Eve Taylor. “After basically getting away with murder, she’s now promoting murder, with no understanding of what she’s promoting.”
Seward’s father, UPS executive Bill Seward, is accused of using his wealth to help his daughter avoid criminal charges. The family has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.
The protests at Columbia University have been escalating in recent days, with anti-Israel sympathizers demanding an end to the Israeli military’s response to attacks by Hamas terrorists. The campus has become a hotbed of tension, with a campus rabbi even urging Jewish students to leave due to safety concerns.
The arrest of Seward and other protesters, including Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has only added fuel to the fire. The victims’ family is now calling for a reopening of the investigation into the deadly crash, hoping for a more just outcome this time around.
As the situation continues to unfold, tensions are running high on the Columbia University campus, with no clear resolution in sight. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
