FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin Statement on Betty Shelby Jury Verdict
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin tonight released the
following statement after jurors reached their verdict in the trial of Tulsa
police officer Betty Shelby:
“I ask Oklahomans to respect our criminal justice
system and especially the jurors, who heard the evidence from both sides in this
case. Those who disagree with the verdict have the right to express their
opinions; I just ask that they do so in a peaceful manner. I appeal to Tulsans
and others to remain calm. Our thoughts and prayers should be with the Terence
Crutcher and Betty Shelby families during this difficult
time.”
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