Oklahoma teen rapist Jesse Butlers case dismissed as DA rips defense: Nothing has made my blood boil more

Convicted Oklahoma rapist Jesse Butler’s sexual assault case was dismissed in court this week – as a newly elected district attorney scolded the teen’s defense for trying to proclaim their innocence, blasting, “Nothing has made my blood boil more.”Butler, who avoided 78 years in prison after he was convicted of raping and assaulting two high school girlfriends thanks to a sweetheart plea deal that saw his status reduced to a youthful offender, completed his probation Monday, CBS affiliate KWTV reported. Butler, from Stillwater, was formally discharged from court supervision Tuesday at midnight as he turned 19 years old after completing 150 hours of community service.His lawyers are now working to have the case formally wiped from his record.During the hearing, Butler’s defense team seemed to proclaim the teen’s innocence, irking lawyer Jeremiah Gregory, who was sworn in as district attorney for Oklahoma’s District 9, which encompasses Stillwater.“Today’s hearing included disingenuous assertions from the defense regarding the defendant’s innocence, that he was the victim in this matter, and that the victim’s assertions were false,” he said.“Nothing has made my blood boil more.

I did not know this was going to be allowed, nor did the defense attorney reveal he intended to make any kind of statement.The statements made in court were inappropriate to say the least and I will not remain silent without contradicting such assertions.”In his blistering rebuke, Gregory vowed to uphold Oklahoma’s “double jeopardy” clause – which means a person cannot be prosecuted by the state twice for the same offense after being convicted.But he said he would submit the case for federal review.“I cannot undo what has already been done, but I can – and will – continue to stand as a strong voice for all victims of violent crime.”Butler’s lawyer, Derek Chance, admitted the bid to get the crime wiped from the teen’s record would be challengi...