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Posted on 11/06/2025 2:33:59 AM PST by Libloather
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.
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.
“Ponca Tribal Victim Services is standing in solidarity with survivors demanding Justice!,” the organization wrote in a post on Facebook. “Jesse Butler needs to be held accountable! Payne county Judge Susan Worthington should be disbarred.”
The demonstrations followed days of anger online and in the community after Butler, who pleaded no contest to multiple sex assault charges, received a 78-year sentence that was suspended under Oklahoma’s youthful offender law, allowing him to remain free if he completes court-ordered rehabilitation.
A spokesperson for Stillwater Public Schools told Fox News Digital that staff had met with police last week to prepare for possible protests, designating areas for demonstrators and media and placing extra officers on campus “out of an abundance of caution.”
“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 community and everywhere.”
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How about tar and feather judges?
Looks to me like some fathers need to have something like a blanket party for the perp.
It would seem that considering the number of times we see some leftist judge release violent perps it would appear that there us a grand scheme to encourage the rise of vigilante actions. Quite a lot of folks think that justice should be served after a perp is walking the streets thinking that he has beaten the rap.
what do you call 1000 liberal judges on the bottom of the ocean? A good start
If Oklahoma’s youthful offender law prevents the judge from punishing him, then I don’t blame the judge. But if the law gives a lot of latitude to the judge and she chose to let the rapist walk … (comment deleted)
According to Grok, handing out severe sentences for severe crimes is still an option.
**No, the Oklahoma Youthful Offender Act does not prevent severe sentencing for serious crimes.** It provides a structured alternative to full adult prosecution for certain juveniles, but allows for adult-level penalties, including life sentences, depending on the offense and court decisions.
### Key Details of the Act
The Oklahoma Youthful Offender Act (part of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, §§ 2-5-201 et seq.) applies to youth aged 13–17 charged with specific felonies. It presumes “youthful offender” status for most eligible cases, meaning:
- Sentences are capped (e.g., up to 5 years for many offenses, though longer for severe ones like up to life imprisonment).
- Time served is initially in juvenile facilities until age 18, after which transfer to adult prison is possible.
- Successful completion can lead to case dismissal and record sealing.
However, this does **not** block severe outcomes for serious crimes.
### Exceptions for Serious Crimes
- **Automatic Adult Treatment**: Youth aged 13–17 charged with first-degree murder are automatically held accountable as adults, facing full adult penalties like life without parole (Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 2-5-205(B)).
- **Prosecutorial Certification**: For about 20 eligible serious felonies (e.g., second-degree murder, manslaughter, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, or major drug trafficking), the district attorney can request “reverse certification” to adult court. The court decides based on factors like offense severity, prior record, and rehabilitation potential. If approved, the youth faces unrestricted adult sentencing (Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 2-5-205).
- **No Protection for Extreme Cases**: Even under youthful offender status, sentences can be severe and include adult prison time post-18.
### Recent Reforms (as of 2025)
Oklahoma’s 2024 reforms (e.g., via HB 3593 and related bills) raised the default age for adult prosecution to 18 for most offenses, reducing automatic transfers for non-serious crimes. But exceptions remain for violent felonies, preserving the ability for severe sentences. No changes eliminate adult penalties for serious youth crimes.
In short, the Act balances rehabilitation and accountability but explicitly allows severe sentencing to deter and punish serious offenses. If this involves a specific case, consult an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney for personalized advice.
“... a grand scheme to encourage the rise of VIGILANTE actions...”
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Such action HAS seen annulment in court.
for that judge, that is a lot of tar and a lot of chicken feathers
The headline had me thinking this was a Muslim town.
As usual, the NYP leav3s a lot out...
More details at the above.
That judge needs to be impeached.
With a big FWIW, if what’s alleged at this link is true, the info there may explain a lot...
https://justinthenickofcrime.substack.com/p/the-case-of-rapist-jesse-mack-butler
Maybe a bit of tribal justice, and then off to be staked out where the feral hogs run...........feral hogs gots ta eat too!
“Protest judges. Could be a thing.”
At some point you have to get their attention. Appointed judges don’t care what you think. A little tar and a few feathers could get the point across.
A Familiar Last Name in Stillwater At the time these assaults took place, Butler’s father, Mack Butler, served as the assistant athletic director for Stillwater Public Schools, a position that connected him directly to the city’s education and sports networks.I recommend reading the ENTIRE piece. There is a LOT more. In short, the judges (yes, plural) have a stranglehold on that community.According to several residents familiar with the matter, the Butlers are deeply woven into Stillwater’s civic and social fabric. Those connections allegedly extended into the school district, local politics, and the judicial system itself.
After my first report on Jesse Butler’s sentencing, messages began flooding in from Stillwater parents and residents, people who said, “This isn’t new. This is how it’s always been.”
They were right.
IMHO, the following spells out one alternative for the families:
The same system that routinely hands down decades-long sentences for lesser crimes decided Jesse’s future mattered more than the futures of the girls he allegedly brutalized.And if I was a father of one of the victims, I'd throw my own future away to save the town from these criminals for my children. Just sayin'.
“...what do you call 1000 liberal judges on the bottom of the ocean? A good start...”
IF, for some unexplained reason, they just happen to vanish overnight from the face of planet Earth, there’s no doubt that many folks would even shed a tear.
The future looks bleak for this young predator. His previous crimes are not that of a person with self control or the ability to be rehabilitated. This slap on the wrist will only encourage more of the same behavior.
He will either end up back in prison or six feet under.
EC
There’s at least one affidavit from the case available online.
I wonder how many presstitutes have bothered reading the court docs.
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