Judge Sentences Holtzclaw To Serve 263 Years Consecutively
<p>A former Oklahoma City police officer, convicted of rape and sexual assault, has been sentenced to serve 263 years in prison consecutively. </p>Thursday, January 21st 2016, 6:09 am
A former Oklahoma City police officer, convicted of rape and sexual assault, has been sentenced to serve 263 years in prison consecutively.
Daniel Holtzclaw's attorney filed a request Wednesday for a new trial or evidentiary hearing. Thursday afternoon, the Judge denied the motion, saying his defense failed to meet the burden of proof.
#danielholtzclaw hearing - judge denies motion for new trial. Says defense failed to meet burden of proof. @NEWS9
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Daniel Holtzclaw's sentencing was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. Shortly before noon, prosecutors, Holtzclaw's attorneys and Holtzclaw still were meeting privately in Judge Timothy Henderson's chambers.
The bailiff said the court was adjourned until 1:30 p.m. The reason for the delay was not immediately clear.
1/20/2016 Related Story: Former OKC Police Officer Convicted Of Sex Crimes Requests New Trial
The hearing resumed shortly after 1:30 p.m.
News 9 Reporter Adrianna Iwasinski said the courtroom is packed with spectators, including Holtzclaw's family members and supporters of his victims.
While we are inside an already packed courtroom for #danielholtzclaw sentencing, this is the scene outside @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/EMcUUwVkGp
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Several victims made impact statements during the hearing.
#danielholtzclaw Jannie Ligons first victim to give statement. Says her life changed forever. The trauma affected every aspect of her being.
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Another victim now giving her victim impact statement - he deserves what he gets. Never a day I won't think of day I was violated.
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Youngest victim is now giving her impact statement. She was 17 when this happened. Ever since this happened my life has turned upside down.
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Following the victim impact statements, the Judge sentenced Holtzclaw to serve 263 years in prison consecutively. His attorneys said they will appeal.
Correction #danielholtzclaw ordered to serve all 263 years code consecutively. Attorneys for him say they will appeal. @NEWS9
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Reporter Adrianna Iwasinski and Lisa Monahan are live-tweeting during the sentencing. Follow Adrianna here, and follow Lisa here.
Daniel Holtzclaw's sentencing was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. Shortly before noon, prosecutors, Holtzclaw's attorneys and Holtzclaw still were meeting privately in Judge Timothy Henderson's chambers.
The bailiff said the court was adjourned until 1:30 p.m. The reason for the delay was not immediately clear.
1/20/2016 Related Story: Former OKC Police Officer Convicted Of Sex Crimes Requests New Trial
The hearing resumed shortly after 1:30 p.m.
News 9 Reporter Adrianna Iwasinski said the courtroom is packed with spectators, including Holtzclaw's family members and supporters of his victims.
While we are inside an already packed courtroom for #danielholtzclaw sentencing, this is the scene outside @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/EMcUUwVkGp
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Several victims made impact statements during the hearing.
#danielholtzclaw Jannie Ligons first victim to give statement. Says her life changed forever. The trauma affected every aspect of her being.
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Another victim now giving her victim impact statement - he deserves what he gets. Never a day I won't think of day I was violated.
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Youngest victim is now giving her impact statement. She was 17 when this happened. Ever since this happened my life has turned upside down.
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Following the victim impact statements, the Judge sentenced Holtzclaw to serve 263 years in prison consecutively. His attorneys said they will appeal.
Correction #danielholtzclaw ordered to serve all 263 years code consecutively. Attorneys for him say they will appeal. @NEWS9
— Adrianna Iwasinski (@AIwasinski) January 21, 2016
Reporter Adrianna Iwasinski and Lisa Monahan are live-tweeting during the sentencing. Follow Adrianna here, and follow Lisa here.
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