The family’s attorney said her clients were led to believe Jesse Butler would plead guilty and receive treatment at a juvenile facility.
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Aug. 7, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT
By Minyvonne Burke
The parents of an Oklahoma teenager who accused her former boyfriend of sexual assault and strangulation say they were misled about how his case would be resolved — and that the final outcome allowing him to bypass jail without admitting any guilt was far too lenient.
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