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Former Oklahoma Cop's Defense Attempts to Undermine Credibility of Women Accusing Him of Rape

Brendan O'Connor · 11/27/15 01:57PM

So far, 13 days into the trial of Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer charged with 36 counts, including rape, sexual battery, forcible oral sodomy, and stalking, in connection with 13 different women, the prosecution has called more than 40 witnesses, including nine of Holtzclaw’s accusers. According to The Guardian, prosecutors allege that Holtzclaw targeted black women with histories of drug use, sex work, or criminal backgrounds, because he thought investigators would be less likely to believe them if he was ever accused.