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The episode discusses a controversial court ruling regarding a high school rapist's sentencing and the implications for victims' rights.

Oklahoma teen Jesse Butler avoided years in prison for heinous sexual assault and strangulation charges, instead receiving probation and Youthful Offender status. The victims' attorneys blasted the court for allegedly violating their rights under Marsy's Law, but now a new judge has ruled on the explosive legal challenge. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with practice professor of law and former child abuse prosecutor Marian Braccia to break down the controversial decision. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to http://www.gamingadvocates.com to start your free, confidential case evaluation. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV:  https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network:  https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily…

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