A Lumberton man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for child pornography
violations. Court documents revealed 26-year old Stephen John Pieper sexually exploited teen
girls, aged 15 & 16 years old between 2016 and 2018. Evidence revealed Pieper engaged in
sexual activity with at least 11 other minor girls. Pieper pleaded guilty in December of last year
and was sentenced to the 40 years yesterday.