Adult Charges Dropped in Sperry High Assault Case
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Case Takes Major Turn After Video Review
Tulsa County prosecutors say they will dismiss adult charges against two Sperry High School students accused last year of sexually assaulting a teammate inside a locker room.
The students were charged with rape by instrumentation after the alleged victim told investigators a hairbrush was used during the attack.
Video Creates Shift in Case
Defense attorneys requested dismissal, pointing to video evidence that prosecutors now confirm does not show a hairbrush being used, contradicting the original allegations.
Because of the new evidence, prosecutors say the appropriate process is now through the juvenile justice system, where the focus is rehabilitation rather than adult felony sentencing.
How the Juvenile Process Differs
Cases handled in juvenile court offer different sentencing options and confidentiality protections. Records are sealed, and penalties typically involve treatment, supervision, or court-ordered programs rather than prison.
Prosecutors say the alleged conduct still warrants legal action, but the charges will now be recalibrated under juvenile statutes.
Community and School Impact
The case has stirred tension in the Sperry community since the allegations surfaced last year. School officials have cooperated with law enforcement but have not released discipline details, citing student privacy laws.
The alleged victim’s family has been notified of the jurisdiction shift. Prosecutors emphasized that they reviewed the case carefully and that the decision is based strictly on evidence.