Summary
A video of Jesse Mack Butler, an Oklahoma teen, being arrested after avoiding a lengthy jail sentence has gone viral. Butler was initially charged with serious crimes, including rape and assault, but a plea deal changed his status to a youthful offender, resulting in a lighter sentence. The arrest video has caused a strong reaction on social media.
Key Facts
- Jesse Mack Butler was first facing nearly 80 years in prison for several felony charges, including rape and sexual battery.
- The charges involved attacks on two fellow students, one being choked unconscious.
- Butler was 17 when arrested and charged as an adult.
- He pleaded not guilty, later accepting a deal reducing his status to a youthful offender.
- The plea deal resulted in one year of rehabilitation and community service instead of prison time.
- A police bodycam recorded Butler's arrest, showing him being taken into custody at his family home.
- The arrest video spread widely online, viewed millions of times on platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Public reactions include criticism of the legal outcome and announcements of a rally at the local courthouse against perceived legal injustices.
