By Alexandra Jacobo
December 12, 2015 |
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Former police officer Daniel Holtzclaw is facing charges adding up to 263 years in prison for various assault charges against African American women.
Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer was found guilty of 18 charges, including first-degree rape.
Holtzclaw’s case has received a lot of attention due to all 13 of his accusers being African American women. The youngest was 17, the oldest was a grandmother. The grandmother (whose name is not released out of respect for the victims’ privacy) was the one who helped launch the investigation. Law enforcement officials using their badge to intimidate minority women is a national issue.
Natl Urban League @NatUrbanLeague
When #DanielHoltzclaw teen victim was asked why she didn't report rape, replied: "What kind of police do you call on the police?” #QOTD #911
9:42 PM - 10 Dec 2015
If the judge orders his sentences to be served consecutively Holtzclaw is looking at life in prison, since his charges add up to 263 years. He was found guilty of rape, sexual battery, and other abuse charges. Although 13 women testified against him, the charges he was convicted on were only related to eight of them.
Holtzclaw suffered an emotional outburst after his conviction and is now under 24-hour watch in jail.
Jezebel ✔ @Jezebel
The #DanielHoltzclaw jury recommends a total of 263 years http://jezebel.com/ex-cop-daniel-holtzc ... st_three_c …
7:45 PM - 10 Dec 2015
Ex-Cop Daniel Holtzclaw Found Guilty on 18 of 36 Charges of Raping, Assaulting 13 Women
After deliberating for more than 45 hours over four days, an Oklahoma City jury has found ex-police officer Daniel Holtzclaw guilty on 18 of the 36 charges he faced for assaulting at least 13 black...
Many of the victims chose to speak out at a press conference following the verdict:
CNN ✔ @CNN
Victim speaks on #DanielHoltzclaw rape verdict http://cnn.it/1M7zVTT
10:37 AM - 11 Dec 2015