💨 Abstract

An 18-year-old baseball star, Jesse Butler, avoided prison after being convicted of raping two young girls. Oklahoma's court adjusted his status to 'youthful offender,' resulting in a rehabilitation order and community service instead of a 10-year jail sentence. The victims' families and a state representative criticized the lenient sentence, citing favoritism and the risk of reoffending. Butler's rehabilitation includes therapy, a curfew, and a ban from social media.

Courtesy: Ryan Prosser