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Protesters Gather Outside Payne County Courthouse to Raise Concern over Rape Case
- Protesters gathered outside the Payne County Courthouse in Oklahoma after 18-year-old Jesse Butler avoided prison time for multiple violent sex assaults, receiving a suspended sentence instead under the youthful offender law.
- The Stillwater Police Department confirmed that Jesse Butler is barred from school property and events due to his previous plea of no contest to multiple sex assault charges, while they responded to community concerns and threats following his sentencing.
- Families expressed outrage over the court's decision, with State Representative Justin Humphrey labeling the ruling as 'unacceptable' and planning to petition for a grand jury review of the case.
- Victims' families and organizations such as Ponca Tribal Victim Services are demanding justice, stating that the justice system has failed to adequately address the victims' needs.
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Fox NewsFury erupts after accused teen sex predator dodges prison; families swarm courthouse demanding judge’s head
Images show more than a hundred people gathering outside the Payne County Courthouse Wednesday carrying signs demanding justice after 18-year-old Jesse Butler avoided prison under Oklahoma’s youthful offender law, The Oklahoman reported.
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Protesters gather outside Payne County Courthouse to raise concern over rape case
PAYNE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - A Stillwater teenager was convicted of multiple violent sex crimes but was allowed to walk free with no jail time. Oklahomans are now protesting, demanding justice. "We're out seeking justice for women and Girls in Pain County and all of Oklahoma," said Sheila Hayes, a protester. Oklahomans say they are seeking justice after a teen who was 17 years old at the time he was convicted of violent sex crimes. Man arre…
·Oklahoma City, United States
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