GUILTY OK - Judge allows Jesse Butler, 18, who was convicted of raping and strangling 2 girls to walk free - Stillwater, Mar 2025

[Clearsky]

Teen Who Raped, Strangled and Brutalized 2 Girls Was Facing 7 Decades in Prison — Then a Judge Let Him Walk Free

Jesse Butler, who comes from a prominent family, pleaded no contest to rape, attempted rape and strangulation assault among other charges

people.com

Jesse Butler, 18, was arrested on March 4 following reports of assault by two high-school students in Stillwater, Okla., according to an official report reviewed by PEOPLE.

 

[Sarahlou]

Butler is the son of a prominent local family

I thought this would be the case before reading the article.
Absolutely shameful. How can this be allowed to happen?

 

[Clearsky]

Fury erupts after accused teen sex predator dodges prison; families swarm courthouse demanding judge’s head

“We condemn sexual assault and violence in all its forms,” the school district shared in a statement. “Our thoughts, prayers and hopes for justice are with the victims in our comm…

nypost.com

Backlash is intensifying in Oklahoma after a teenager accused in a series of violent sex assaults avoided prison time, prompting swarms of people to protest outside a courthouse amid renewed scrutiny of how the justice system handled the case.

 

[tlcya]

sadly I think we shall see this young man again, but not before he has done more damage

What a travesty. Reminds me of Brock Turner case. This judge would do well to keep that case in mind IMO

California recalls judge who sentenced rapist to 6 months – DW – 06/06/2018

Judge Aaron Persky shocked the US when he sentenced a convicted rapist to a light jail term, citing concerns for his future. Now, nearly 60 percent of voters in his county have voted for his removal.

www.dw.com

 

[Baciagalupo]

So when he is 19 his slate is completely clean and he doesn't have to register as a sex-offender? Outrageous.

 

[katydid23]

So when he is 19 his slate is completely clean and he doesn't have to register as a sex-offender? Outrageous.

And we will probably be adding more posts in his thread here, an UPDATE in a year or so----Teen arrested for violent assault after being released....

 

[iamshadow21]

And we will probably be adding more posts in his thread here, an UPDATE in a year or so----Teen arrested for violent assault after being released....

Worse. IMO he will have learned his lesson and won't leave living witnesses. Or will be using a date rape drug that inhibits the formation of memory.

MOO

 

[bearfossils]

And people wonder why girls and women are frequently reluctant, or outright refuse, to go the police after being raped or sexually assaulted. Nearly strangled to death and tortured, and all your attacker gets is community service? Absolutely inexcusable. I don’t know how anyone involved in deciding that pathetic excuse for a sentence can sleep at night.