Oklahoma ex-policeman preyed on women 'no one cared about'

Source: Reuters

Oklahoma ex-policeman preyed on women 'no one cared about'
Reuters
By Heide Brandes
1 hour ago

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City ex-police officer accused of raping women while on duty targeted those who had troubles with the law and their credibility, and became more brazen with each attack, prosecutors said in closing arguments on Monday.

Daniel Holtzclaw, 28, of Oklahoma City is charged with 36 counts of sexual assault, including six first-degree rape counts for attacks on 13 women. He could face life in prison if convicted of the most serious charges and was seen weeping when the judge read out the charges against him.

Holtzclaw targeted his victims by going after women he came across while on patrol. He ran background checks and went after those who had outstanding warrants, previous arrests or carried drugs or drug paraphernalia, prosecutors said.

They said he did this because he did not think authorities would take the victims' word over his if he had to defend himself against sexual assault allegations.

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