Piper Kerman served 13 months in a federal correctional facility.
Details of Piper Kerman's Sentence
Piper Kerman, an American author, was involved in felonious money-laundering activities. She was indicted in 1998 for these charges and subsequently sentenced to 15 months of detention in a federal correctional facility.
While her original sentence was 15 months, she ultimately served a slightly shorter period. Her actual time incarcerated was 13 months.
| Aspect | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|
| Original Sentence | 15 |
| Time Actually Served | 13 |
Her experiences during this period of incarceration inspired her popular memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison, which later became the basis for a widely acclaimed television series.
