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Aussie influencer offloads designer goods online after boyfriend was jailed for ‘greedy’ cocaine smuggling plot

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Kate Szepanowski is selling a number of her designer items at discounted rates following the imprisonment of her boyfriend, who was involved in an attempted cocaine trafficking scheme.

On Thursday, the Gold Coast influencer posted on Instagram about her pre-owned items up for grabs. These included designer sunglasses from Louis Vuitton priced at $600 (originally $1,100), a Tom Ford Natalia bag tagged at $1,000 (originally $5,400), and a Jacquemus bag for $500 (originally $1,200).

Additionally, she offered numerous sets of Louboutin high-heels, priced originally above $1300 each, but now available for just $500. Many of these luxury shoes were sold below their initial price, often for less than a quarter of their original value.

Four custom-made three-wheel foldable electric trykes were also advertised for $5,000 each.

Altogether, the total value of the items exceeded $30,000. 

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For my dear friends, offering some genuine, either brand-new or pre-owned designer pieces, as listed below,’ Kate mentioned alongside her postings.

I’ve been maintaining a quiet presence lately, following the news that my partner, Jordan Roman Brennan, received an 11-year prison sentence for his involvement in a supposedly greedy cocaine trafficking scheme.

Brennan received a sentence of more than ten years, with a mandatory release after serving five and a half years. This was due to him and his associate, Brendan John Sipple, being convicted for trying to hold an illegal amount of drugs that were smuggled into the country.

In May of the previous year, a jury found both men guilty as charged, following an approximately six-hour deliberation after a short trial.

On June 12, 2020, Brennan and Sipple, aged 30, gained access to the Port of Brisbane’s freight yard at 4:10 am. This was following their observations during earlier reconnaissance missions where they noticed a specific shipping container.

As a fervent admirer, I can hardly contain my excitement when recounting this tale. Justice Michael Copley shared that one, possibly both, individuals brimming with anticipation, had hoped to discover a significant stash of cocaine hidden within the refrigeration unit’s container panels.

Justice Copley explained, as he issued the verdict, that your actions leading to this offense were a result of succumbing to the allure of covetousness.

Four months ago, the police seized a stash of cocaine from a shipping container, as it was discovered hidden among 42 rectangular packages by workers at a Belgian dock.

In June 2020, the police monitored several individuals by using audio and GPS devices while they made repeated trips from their homes in Gold Coast to the Port of Brisbane in a van.

The jurors listened to an audio recording coming from the van, where the men were strategizing about a substantial payoff and plotting to hide the cocaine in secluded wilderness.

Additionally, the audio picked up the sounds of men rejoicing upon discovering the container, accompanied by tunes such as “Circles” by Post Malone and “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child playing in the background.

Prosecutor Patrick Wilson stated that these men were intent on playing a crucial role in the illicit drug distribution network, showing no signs of regret for their actions.

It’s apparent that their actions were motivated by a significant monetary compensation, given their role in the situation… it seems undeniable that they understood the drugs would be used for profit by others, according to Mr. Wilson.

Lawyer Mitchell Rawlings stated that Brennan showed a strong desire to reform himself and had already launched a delivery service company.

In his younger years, there were occasional and troubling interactions with the authorities, but things have become more stable as of now, according to Mr Rawlings.

Justice Copley stated that it was necessary for him to issue a sentence that would discourage the defendants, as well as others, from pursuing ill-gotten gains through serious drug crimes.

Justice Copley remarked, “Both of you showed no hesitation regarding the potential impact that using cocaine could have, not only on individuals but also on the broader community.

As a lifestyle advisor, I find myself reflecting on a situation where an individual, let’s call him Brennan, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, with a non-parole period of five-and-a-half years. This lengthy sentence is due to the fact that he spent the past two years behind bars while awaiting trial.

Kate is the sibling of social media personality Chloe Szepanowski, who also happens to be connected to the Orval family due to her partnership with YouTube star Mitch Orval.

Although the influencer residing on the Gold Coast continues her career in this field, she chose to step away from social media for an extended period, as her partner Brennan was dealing with drug-related court cases.

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2025-06-20 08:21

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