Oklahoma abuse case dismissed as ex-boyfriend avoids jail under youthful offender plan
TL;DR
In Stillwater, Oklahoma, the parents of a teen who alleges sexual abuse by her ex-boyfriend say they were misled about the case resolution. The defendant, Jesse Mack Butler, was granted youthful offender status, pleaded no contest, and completed a home-based rehabilitation plan, with the case dismissed just before his 19th birthday—avoiding jail time. The victims’ families plan a civil suit, while the new district attorney says he may refer the case to federal prosecutors for review.
- Parents outraged after sex assault case against their daughter’s ex is dismissed without jail time NBC News
- DA: Federal review sought after judge ends remaining state case against Jesse Butler KOKH
- Teen who pleaded no contest to raping, strangling 2 girls has case dismissed WKRC
- Teen Who Raped, Strangled and Brutalized 2 Girls Has Case Dismissed without Serving a Day in Prison People.com
- 'Made my blood boil ': DA blasts defense’s courtroom statements after Jesse Butler case is dismissed KOCO
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