A 66-year-old Thackerville man is facing a felony accusation after Marietta police arrested him on suspicion of sexual battery. Court records show an arrest warrant for Clyde Clark was issued on Tuesday, and he pleaded not guilty to the charge the very next day.
According to KTEN, Clark was arrested by Marietta police on suspicion of sexual battery. The outlet reports that his bond has been set at $50,000.
Court records cited in the report indicate the warrant for Clark was issued on November 3, and that he entered his not guilty plea the following day.
What Oklahoma Law Says About Sexual Battery
Under Oklahoma statute, sexual battery is defined as the intentional touching, mauling or feeling of the body or private parts of any person sixteen years of age or older, in a lewd and lascivious manner, according to the Oklahoma State Courts Network. Subsection B also lists qualifying circumstances in paragraphs 1–5, including lack of consent and specified custodial or employment relationships.
The same statute specifies that a person convicted under subsection B or C is guilty of a felony and may be imprisoned for not more than 10 years. It remains unclear which subsection, if any, applies to Clark's case.
