The victim, identified in court documents as K.S., was in a relationship with Jesse Mack Butler that she says ended in abuse. Her parents now plan to file a civil lawsuit against Butler and his family, their attorney, Rachel Bussett, told NBC News. A judge formally dismissed the case against Butler on Monday — one day before his 19th birthday — ruling that he had complied with the plan. from March 2024 to September 2024, according to the arrest affidavit. Ed Blau, an Oklahoma defense attorney and former prosecutor not connected to the case, told NBC News that youthful offender status can be granted to juveniles accused of serious crimes.