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Pardon And Parole Board Denies Release Of Meeker Mother In Prison For Enabling Child Abuse Tuesday

News 9 A Meeker mother's request for an early prison release was denied on Tuesday by the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. Raye Dawn Smith, 45, is behind bars for enabling child abuse following the 2005 death of her two-year-old daughter Kelsey Smith Briggs.

Meeker Mother Seeks Early Release After 17 Years In Prison For Enabling Child Abuse

News 9 Raye Dawn Smith, a Meeker mother serving a 27-year sentence for enabling child abuse, will ask the state tomorrow for early release after serving 17 years. Her daughter, Kelsey Smith-Briggs, was killed in 2005, a case that led to significant reforms in Oklahoma's Child Protective Services.

Oklahoma AG's Office Responds To Claims DA Abused Power, Wrongfully Terminated Investigator

Bonnie Campo The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office has responded to claims that Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater abused his power during an alleged investigation. This comes shortly after a lawsuit was filed against DA Prater by his now former lead inve

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Breakdown: More Than 300 Laws Go Into Effect In Oklahoma Starting November 1

Aaron Brilbeck More than 300 laws go into effect in Oklahoma Friday. The most controversial of the bunch is likely permitless carry, allowing people to carry a gun without a license or training. But there are plenty of others that will impact your daily life. These new

Breakdown: More Than 300 Laws Go Into Effect In Oklahoma Starting November 1

Last-Minute Drama Colors End Of Oklahoma Legislative Session

Aaron Brilbeck State lawmakers closed out the legislative session Thursday, but not without some last-minute drama. The Senate initially refused to hear a bill that would make lowering penalties for non-violent crimes retroactive, potentially freeing 500 inmates.

Last-Minute Drama Colors End Of Oklahoma Legislative Session

Mitchell Talks: With Criminal Justice Reform, How Much Is Too Much?

Aaron Brilbeck This week on Episode 32 of Mitchell Talks; The News 9 Sessions, Scott Mitchell and Aaron Brilbeck talk with Former House Speaker Kris Steele. Steele is now with Oklahoma For Criminal Justice Reform and is working with lawmakers on common sense reform.

Mitchell Talks: With Criminal Justice Reform, How Much Is Too Much?

Capitol Week In Review: Bickering, Racist Policies And Speed Limit Increase

Aaron Brilbeck It was another frustrating week at the state capitol as insiders say republican leaders of the House and Senate continue bickering.

Capitol Week In Review: Bickering, Racist Policies And Speed Limit Increase

Aaron Brilbeck It was another frustrating week at the state capitol as insiders say republican leaders of the House and Senate continue bickering.

Rally For Criminal Justice Reform Held At State Capitol

Aaron Brilbeck There was a rally at the state Capitol Tuesday pushing criminal justice reform. Oklahoma has the highest incarceration rate in the country. Folks at the rally say five bills working their way through the legislature could change that. “I’m Rho

Rally For Criminal Justice Reform Held At State Capitol

Governor's Budget Short On Criminal Justice Reform Funding

Aaron Brilbeck There’s a lot of talk about criminal justice reform at the state Capitol, but little money to back it. The Department of Corrections is asking the state for an additional $72 million for employee raises. Corrections officers start at just $13.74 an

Governor's Budget Short On Criminal Justice Reform Funding

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Activists: Plan Would Reduce Oklahoma Prison Population By 2,500

News On 6 Activists for Criminal Justice Reform say they have a plan to reduce the state's overcrowded prison population.

Activists: Plan Would Reduce Oklahoma Prison Population By 2,500

News On 6 Activists for Criminal Justice Reform say they have a plan to reduce the state's overcrowded prison population.

Oklahoma Department Of Corrections Asking For Employee Raises

Aaron Brilbeck The state Department of Corrections is backing off on its request for two new prisons, for now. But the agency is asking the legislature for more money. The Department of Corrections originally wanted more than $800 million for two new prisons. Now, the D

Oklahoma Department Of Corrections Asking For Employee Raises

Group Takes Aim At Oklahoma’s Failure-To-Protect Law

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After Robert Braxton Jr. was convicted of beating his girlfriend’s children, he was sentenced in 2006 to probation and two years already served in jail while awaiting trial for the abuse, which included choking, punching and breaking the femur and ribs of a 3-month-old daughter.

Group Takes Aim At Oklahoma’s Failure-To-Protect Law

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Former House Speaker Kris Steele Appointed To Pardon And Parole Board

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A former Republican speaker of the Oklahoma House who has been a strong supporter of reducing the state’s prison population has been appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin to the state’s Pardon and Parole Board. Fallin on Tuesday announced that former state Rep. Kris Steele of Shawnee will serve on the board for a term that expires in January 2019.