Judge Jesse Harris Busted
Published: April 25, 2008
Last Updated: June 30. 2008
Tulsa District Judge Jesse Harris has been arrested on two felony counts of indecent exposure on allegations that he exposed himself to his ex-girlfriend and her friend in a parking lot at an east Tulsa hotel between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 9.
Jail records indicate that Judge Harris was arrested, booked and released on his own recognizance all within 17 minutes, which pretty much has to be some kind of record for getting a rich and/or powerful individual through the Tulsa lockup.
The aforementioned jail records of Judge Harris processing on April 24, 2008 indicate that he was arrested at 5:30 pm, booked at 5:40 pm and released from jail at 5:47 pm. Wouldn’t the average person accused of serious felony crimes LOVE to receive such preferential treatment? Not to mention that each charge carries with it a $5,000 surety bond requirement which the judge was not required to post.
Judge Harris and his attorneys Allen Smallwood and Joel Wohlgemuth have denied the allegation, saying Harris spoke to his former girlfriend from his car for about five to eight minutes and left amicably. Harris’ attorneys say that the judge claims never to have met the ex-girlfriend’s friend and says he only waved to her from his car.
Attorney General Drew Edmondson appointed Washington County District Attorney Rick Esser as special prosecutor after Tulsa County District Attorney Tim Harris bowed out, claiming a conflict of interest.
Judge Harris is set for a court appearance on April 30th.
It is important to keep in mind in cases such as this which are by-in-large “she said/he said” involving former girlfriends and boyfriends that accusations are easy to make and often impossible to prove. Judge Harris, like those accused that appear before him, is entitled to a presumption of innocence unless/until he has been found guilty in a fair trial.
What we at Bubbaworld find remarkable is not that the judge has been accused, arrested and charged. What we find remarkable is the clearly preferential treatment afforded to Judge Harris, treatment that would not be extended to the average person accused of the same crime under identical circumstances.
Apparently some folks are just “more equal” than the rest of us and equally apparent is that Judge Jesse Harris is one of them.
Kinda’ makes one wonder why even bother with an arrest, charges and trial…
06/30/08 – Judge Harris Suing Alleged Victims
I guess that when a lawyer or judge is accused of a crime there is always the chance that the accused will sue the alleged victims.
That is the case with Judge Harris who is suing the two women who are the complaining witnesses in the two-count indecent exposure charge against the judge. Harris is suing for an unspecified amount of actual damages, in excess of $10,000 as well as for punitive damages,
Judge Harris alleges that the women slandered and libeled him with the intent to destroy his judicial and legal career.
You can follow the civil case by Clicking Here
I don’t think the Judge was given preferential treatment because of his status. It was for his safety. “Inside” is a dangerous place for anybody. Bad things happen. The inmates really control the asylum not the guards. But, when a judge or cop goes in it is another matter altogether. Takes it up to a whole new level. Judge Harris would have been in serious danger for his life if he had been allowed to be processed normally and hit the “population” before making bond.
I have listened to Judge Harris dispense judgement. They call him the hanging judge. Yes, he has alot of enemies. Mainly poor people who cant afford to payoff to stay out. And I seriously doubt he would be “hit” at Tulsa County. Are you really saying that Sheriff Glanz can’t protect an inmate? What is amazing here is that they booked him at all. There must be some truth in the charges or he would have never been booked. Notice how all the politicians are bowing out.
So what’s the big deal! doesen’t this happen all of the time? Sorry I missed the protest of other specially treated, rich and powerful!
You title is misleading, vile and accusatory without the benefit of a fair trial as Judge Harris has afforded many during his 22 years on the bench. It is a well known fact that “an ordinary” person “wouldn’t have even been arrested” for such an inflammatory charge from a “woman scorned.” Sounds like a “set-up” to me. The “victim” by the way has repeatedly “offered” stories to the local media – and a “glamor photo” receiving her obviously long sought “15 Mins” of fame. We support Judge Harris and rebuke the impulsive biogotry displayed by the Tulsa World, and the scandalous and reckless Asst. D.A. Why don’t you print the headline about yesterday’s action – “Asst. D.A. Accussed of Prosecutorial Misconduct” for releasing Judge Harris Social Security number, home address, etc. in the paper, and other misdeeds. It is obvious that there are shenanigans afoot…could it be the Tulsa Police, a racist Asst. D.A. Why don’t you run and tell that!!!!. Or, are you even interested in the truth? Or at least the other side of the story!!!
They have plenty of safe rooms for the judge to wait . That arguement has no merit.
This state is shameful in their treatment of the powerful or law enforcement.
Maybe the good judge can see first hand what he puts others thru….but I guess not.
He should not have been treated differently than others.
What about the Rick Esser episode? I hear his now being investigated too! It ‘s not the first time Esser has been accused bending the law.
This is in response to this http://www.bubbaworld.com/turnpike.html
Rule # 2 bring plenty of money. Before anyone gets on a turnpike in Oklahoma there is a warning that you will have to pay the toll. If one does not have enough money then they shouldn’t get on the toll in the first place. The patrol officer was doing his job.
I have on two occasions had the pleasure of meeting judge harris. I once sat on a jury as an alternate jurer, the second time I ran into him in the hall of the courthouse. Both times we had a very nice conversation. I found him to be very much a gentleman of the highest caliber. There is absolutly no way I could believe these frivelous charges against him. Judge if there is anything I can do to help you please let me know, I am with you 110%
I believe everything Judge Harris is experiencing is totally fair whether the allegations are true or not. I have seen him in action and he basically works just the opposite of how the judicial system is supposed to be. He presumes you are guilty and it is up to your attorney to prove your innocence and if you can’t afford an attorney you are in some real serious trouble!! He didn’t judge by evaluating the whole scenario and weighing all the facts so why should he be treated any differently? I say go ahead and convict him, have him serve some time and THEN have a trial.
I am not surprised, because this idiot was my family court judge from 92 to 96 or 98. He was bought off by my ex’s mother, (she bragged about this, though he denied it) and my ex got away with everything while this judge was in charge. My ex never paid child support (still hasn’t in 16 years, finally going after him) and used to bring copies of money orders with all the numbers blacked out so you couldn’t trace them, claiming he’d mailed them to me. The judge kept giving him more and more time and never did anything. My ex took our baby after getting the judge to sign a MOTION (diff from an ORDER) giving him custody in a small paragraph. I had to file a Writ, and got my son back, but it took 6 weeks, and the judge did NOTHING to my ex for doing that!!! even though I proved to the judge that he did it on purpose and it shouldve been a felony. To top it off: I remarried the next year and this idiot judge ended up in my Lamaze class for my next baby. He was SO clueless (he was in there with his then wife Yvonne, they were expecting at the same time we were) he did not even know how to put on a diaper!!!!! I remember thinking: and this guy presides over FAMILY cases???? He’s a JOKE, a low class, easily bought off judge who deserves whatever embarassment and prosecution he gets.
This judge took away my parental rights ( terminated them ) after a 15 minute hearing where I barely was able to speak. The reason for terminating my parental rights was becuase I could not afford child support payments on my son and my ex husband had moved away with him for several years and hidden from me so I could not visit. I hope I can take my case back to court ( although I will spend a small fortune doing so ) and hopefully be a part of my sons life. This judge IS indeed crooked. They ( my ex husband, the judge, and my ex’s lawer ) openly discussed my sexual prefurance and blog statements which were completely false as other excuses as to why I would not be a part of my sons life!
And anyone is surprised that rick “douchebag” esser is assisting a judge, it benefits him in brown-nose points
Some things don’t change (The Rule 15 motion for Jesse Harris to disqualify himself alleges that the judge denied a disabled veteran access to the courts):
Case #PB-2009-445; Judge: Harris, Jesse S.
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02-28-2011 CTFREE – 77312301 Mar 2 2011 8:53:02:647AM – $ 0.00
JUDGE JESSE S. HARRIS:
THE MOTION OF JEFFERY JOSEPH HARRIS TO DISQUALIFY OR TO TRANSFER THE CAUSE TO ANOTHER JUDGE IS DENIED.
THE COURT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE FIRST MOTION TO DISQUALIFY WAS AN IN CAMERA MOTION. THE COURT WAS NOT INFORMED IN WRITING, ORALLY NOR ANY FASHION, THAT THE FIRST REQUEST TO DISQUALIFY WAS AN IN CAMERA REQUEST TO DISQUALIFY. THE COURT DENIES THE FIRST REQUEST TO DISQUALIFY. A SECOND MOTION TO DISQUALIFY, WHICH WAS NOT FILED , WAS SENT TO THE COURT. THE COURT WILL SET THIS SECOND MOTION TO DISQUALIFY FOR A HEARING IN OPEN COURT AND ON THE RECORD ON MARCH 18, 2011 @ 3:30 P.M. AND ALL PARTIES WILL BE SENT AN ORDER OF HEARING TODAY, MARCH 2, 2011.