Trial nears end of Oklahoma ex-policeman accused of rape while on duty

Source: Reuters

Trial nears end of Oklahoma ex-policeman accused of rape while on
Reuters
By Heide Brandes
10 hours ago

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Closing arguments are planned for Monday in the trial of a former Oklahoma City police officer accused of raping and sexually assaulting 13 women while on duty, threatening many with arrests if they did not perform sexual acts.

Daniel Holtzclaw, 28, of Oklahoma City is charged with 36 counts of sexual assault, including six first-degree rape counts. He could face life in prison if convicted of the most serious charges.

Thirteen of his suspected victims took the stand in the trial that began more than a month ago, telling jurors of the sexual assaults that ranged from touching over the clothes to forced oral sex and rape.

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Holtzclaw appears to have targeted his victims by going after women he came across on patrol. He would run background checks and go after women who had outstanding warrants, previous arrests or carried drugs or drug paraphernalia, prosecutors said.


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