According to a stipulation order expected to be accepted by the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Wednesday, DeLapp would agree to never seek election or appointment as judge, but would retain his retirement benefits when they go into effect.
Citing a desire to spend time with his family, rather than the mounting abuse of power allegations made against him, District Judge Curtis DeLapp announced his resignation today, according to a radio station in Bartlesville.
Other DA candidates also offer support for capital punishment as Oklahoma grapples with ensuring past errors aren’t repeated.
Bates, a former volunteer deputy who spent time in prison for killing an unarmed black man, was set to speak at a meeting Saturday held by a nonprofit prison reform group.
The state’s jail inspector was unaware it did not investigate Michael Manos’ death until questions from The Frontier.
Ten days away from a possible suspension that could linger for months, Curtis DeLapp’s immediate future is still unknown.
Accused murderer Carlton Franklin denied involvement in the killings in a jailhouse interview with the The Frontier earlier this year.
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