Jury deliberates in case of former Oklahoma officer accused of rape

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http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/07/us/oklahoma-daniel-holtzclaw-rape-trial/index.html

(CNN)Closing arguments reportedly wrapped up Monday in the case of Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer accused of sexually assaulting more than a dozen women while on the job.

He faces 36 charges, including burglary, stalking, indecent exposure, sexual battery, forcible oral sodomy and rape. As a judge read through the counts Monday, Holtzclaw cried, according to The Oklahoman's Kyle Schwab, who provided updates from the courtroom on Twitter.

The case started after one woman came forward and accused Holtzclaw of "sexual impropriety" during a traffic stop, Oklahoma City police Capt. Dexter Nelson told CNN last year. It snowballed from there.

If he walks, I won't even be surprised.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Thanks for posting this, Marv. I read about it this morning in of all places, Glamour magazine, which has a graphic and upsetting synopsis of what happened. This guy is a scumbag, even his bosses think he's filth. But because he singled out women who were society's outcasts, he assumed (possibly correctly) that no one would care. Disgusting.

Here's the Glamour link, which contains descriptions too graphic for VJ (though definitely safe for work): http://www.glamour.com/inspired/blogs/the-conversation/2015/12/daniel-holtzclaw-trial

Edit to add: the testimonies of the women. http://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/daniel-holtzclaw-women-in-their-ow#.bmKN0EK3nz

Edited December 10, 2015 by Killary

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Thanks for posting this, Marv. I read about it this morning in of all places, Glamour magazine, which has a graphic and upsetting synopsis of what happened. This guy is a scumbag, even his bosses think he's filth. But because he singled out women who were society's outcasts, he assumed (possibly correctly) that no one would care. Disgusting.

Here's the Glamour link, which contains descriptions too graphic for VJ (though definitely safe for work): http://www.glamour.com/inspired/blogs/the-conversation/2015/12/daniel-holtzclaw-trial

Edit to add: the testimonies of the women. http://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/daniel-holtzclaw-women-in-their-ow#.bmKN0EK3nz

You're welcome Maven. I tried to find a link that didn't use so many racially charged words(I knew evil white guy wouldn't be looked upon nicely here) but quite a few publications are upset that he might actually walk due to the all white jury they've selected(even in a city with 40% minorities) and the fact they're(except for one) black women with records or just black women.

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I'm sure we'll have someone along in a moment to point out Holtzclaw is half-Asian, so he can't be white.

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Sickening. Goes to show how lowly women are thought of in this country

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Sickening. Goes to show how lowly black women are thought of in this country

Fixed for you.

I'm sure we'll have someone along in a moment to point out Holtzclaw is half-Asian, so he can't be white.

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I'm sure we'll have someone along in a moment to point out Holtzclaw is half-Asian, so he can't be white.

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Update

To think about what cops get away with in this country is despicable. It is time that people recognize what black people keep saying in this country about the injustices they suffer and the hands of cops. I am glad the jury looked at the evidence and made the right decision. Glad the women had the nerves to step up. And I'm not forgetting about the white woman he raped as well.

Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer, was found guilty Thursday of rape, sexual battery and forcible oral sodomy. Holtzclaw faced a total of 36 counts, of which a jury convicted him of 18.

A camera focused in on Holtzclaw, 29, as the verdict was read, showing him rocking in his chair and shaking his head. At various points he held his head in his hand and sobbed.

The deliberations took roughly 40 hours and were met without objection by Holtzclaw's former employer. "We are satisfied with the jury's decision and firmly believe justice was served," police Chief Bill Citty said in a statement, according to the Associated Press.

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All 13 of the women who leveled allegations against Holtzclaw were black, ranging in age from 17 to 50 and hailing from one of Oklahoma's poorest neighborhoods. "I didn't think anyone would believe me," one of the victims said at the trial, according to CNN. "I'm a black female." Holtzclaw was terminated by the Oklahoma police in 2014 after an internal investigation.

The case drew particular scrutiny from civil rights groups, which took exception to the all-whitejury, despite the local population being 40% minority. Activists said the behavior was part of a pattern of negative police engagement in black communities, and specifically aimed at black women.

Many also slammed the scant coverage of the trial, which, critics argued, would have received far more attention had the victims been white. Activists expressed their disappointment Tuesday in ademonstration outside the courthouse.

"Do these women's lives have value? Are women — women like this — able to be raped without consequence?" Sojourner's Courtney Hall Lee wrote Thursday, hours before the verdict came down.

"When we look at how police and state violence affects black women, it includes black women and girls getting killed," Black Youth Project national director Charlene Carruthers told Mic in May. "It also includes black women and girls being sexually assaulted, harassed and beaten by officers as well. We also must recognize other types of violence or else we miss parts of the population."

"I didn't think anyone would believe me. I'm a black female."

The phenomena of police sexual misconduct is widespread in forces around the country. In November, an Associated Press report found that between 2009 and 2014 roughly 1,000 officers were barred from working in law enforcement due to sex crimes.

Holtzclaw was remanded to the Oklahoma county sheriff with sentencing scheduled for Jan. 21. The 18 charges carry a maximum of 263 years in prison. "We're going to ask the judge to make sure that this defendant never sees the light of day, and we're going to ask him to run consecutive, every count," said District Attorney Dave Prater, CNN reported.

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Update

To think about what cops get away with in this country is despicable. It is time that people recognize what black people keep saying in this country about the injustices they suffer and the hands of cops. I am glad the jury looked at the evidence and made the right decision. Glad the women had the nerves to step up. And I'm not forgetting about the white woman he raped as well.

Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer, was found guilty Thursday of rape, sexual battery and forcible oral sodomy. Holtzclaw faced a total of 36 counts, of which a jury convicted him of 18.

A camera focused in on Holtzclaw, 29, as the verdict was read, showing him rocking in his chair and shaking his head. At various points he held his head in his hand and sobbed.

The deliberations took roughly 40 hours and were met without objection by Holtzclaw's former employer. "We are satisfied with the jury's decision and firmly believe justice was served," police Chief Bill Citty said in a statement, according to the Associated Press.

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Source: Mic/CNN

All 13 of the women who leveled allegations against Holtzclaw were black, ranging in age from 17 to 50 and hailing from one of Oklahoma's poorest neighborhoods. "I didn't think anyone would believe me," one of the victims said at the trial, according to CNN. "I'm a black female." Holtzclaw was terminated by the Oklahoma police in 2014 after an internal investigation.

The case drew particular scrutiny from civil rights groups, which took exception to the all-whitejury, despite the local population being 40% minority. Activists said the behavior was part of a pattern of negative police engagement in black communities, and specifically aimed at black women.

Many also slammed the scant coverage of the trial, which, critics argued, would have received far more attention had the victims been white. Activists expressed their disappointment Tuesday in ademonstration outside the courthouse.

"Do these women's lives have value? Are women — women like this — able to be raped without consequence?" Sojourner's Courtney Hall Lee wrote Thursday, hours before the verdict came down.

"When we look at how police and state violence affects black women, it includes black women and girls getting killed," Black Youth Project national director Charlene Carruthers told Mic in May. "It also includes black women and girls being sexually assaulted, harassed and beaten by officers as well. We also must recognize other types of violence or else we miss parts of the population."

"I didn't think anyone would believe me. I'm a black female."

The phenomena of police sexual misconduct is widespread in forces around the country. In November, an Associated Press report found that between 2009 and 2014 roughly 1,000 officers were barred from working in law enforcement due to sex crimes.

Holtzclaw was remanded to the Oklahoma county sheriff with sentencing scheduled for Jan. 21. The 18 charges carry a maximum of 263 years in prison. "We're going to ask the judge to make sure that this defendant never sees the light of day, and we're going to ask him to run consecutive, every count," said District Attorney Dave Prater, CNN reported.

So glad these women will get a modicum of justice.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Wow!

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He was crying like a baby in front of the judge.

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He was crying like a baby in front of the judge.

i completely enjoyed the show he put on..video of which can be found here:

http://gawker.com/daniel-holtzclaw-former-oklahoma-city-cop-found-guilt-1747453998

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In his closing arguments, BuzzFeed News reports, Holtzclaws defense lawyer Scott Adams said that Holtzclaw was an honorable and ethical police officer.

He was aggressive, he was vigilant, and he was honest, Adams said. Without people like Daniel Holtzclaw patrolling the streets, what are we? According to BuzzFeed, a woman in the gallery responded: Safe.

Precisely!!!

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Old Scotty descibes himself as the ultimate badass in the courtroom;) wonder if he will tweet about this outcome?

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How long do you think this cop will last, once imprisoned?