Oklahoma Teen's Rape Charges Dropped, DA Demands Federal Review

WHO:

Fox News - Jesse Mack Butler, a teen accused of raping two girls.

NY Post - Jesse Butler, a convicted Oklahoma rapist.

WHAT:

Fox News - Butler faced 11 felony counts, including rape and strangulation charges.

NY Post - Butler's sexual assault case was dismissed in court.

NY Post - The district attorney criticized the defense for claiming innocence, stating, “Nothing has made my blood boil more.”

NY Post - Butler avoided 78 years in prison after being convicted of raping and assaulting two girls.

WHERE:

Fox News - The events took place in Oklahoma.

WHY:

Fox News - The dismissal of Butler's case was due to double jeopardy protections.

HOW:

Fox News - The district attorney has called for a federal review of the case following its dismissal.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:55 UTC)

Jesse Mack Butler, a teen accused of raping two girls and previously convicted of similar crimes in Oklahoma, faced 11 felony counts, including rape and strangulation. However, his sexual assault case was dismissed in court due to double jeopardy protections, which allowed him to avoid a potential 78 years in prison. In response to this dismissal, the district attorney has called for a federal review of the case, expressing frustration over the defense's claims of innocence.