White Cop Arrested for Raping 8 Black Women Freed On Bond: Prosecutors Say He's A Threat — But His Bond Was Reduced So He Can Relax At Home

"Family and friends rallied and posted his bond this (Friday) morning," said the attorney for the accused
rapist.

Police officer Daniel Holtzclaw is accused of sexually abusing women while on duty.
(Photo by Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department)

By Ken Miller
An Oklahoma City police officer charged with sexually assaulting at least eight women was released on $500,000 bond Friday two days after his bond was reduced from $5 million, even though a prosecutor said he was a danger to the community.

Daniel Ken Holtzclaw, 27, was released Friday on several conditions, according to Oklahoma County jailers and his attorney. He is under house arrest and can go only to court and his attorney's office. He must turn in his police gear, guns and badge and is prohibited from contacting any alleged victims.

He successfully petitioned on Wednesday to have his bond reduced.

Holtzclaw was arrested Aug. 21 and later charged with 16 felony counts that include first-degree rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure, stalking, forcible oral sodomy and burglary. He could face up to life in prison if convicted on the first-degree rape charge alone.

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