It looks like Brian Bates has escaped jail again. Due to "technicalities," his case was dismissed. He is now free to roam around south OKC, videoing prostitutes in action.
'Video vigilante' case dismissed
By Ty McMahan
The Oklahoman
Self-proclaimed “video vigilante,” Thomas Brian Bates, was scheduled to go to trial today on a pandering charge, but a judge dismissed the case on a technicality.
Debra Forshee, spokeswoman for Oklahoma County District Attorney Wes Lane, said prosecutors failed to respond in writing to a motion filed by Bates' attorney. Forshee said prosecutors expected to argue the motion in court, which is the generally accepted practice in Oklahoma County District Court.
Prosecutors filed a motion Monday for District Judge Ray Elliott to reconsider his decision to dismiss the case. Elliott is scheduled to hear that motion Jan. 20.
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