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OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 12, 2026) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following comments today after Richard Glossip pleaded guilty to Accessory to First Degree Murder in connection with the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese.
“Today, Richard Glossip finally took some measure of responsibility for the murder of Barry Van Treese. While allowing Glossip to plead guilty to the lesser-related charge of Accessory to First Degree Murder was a difficult decision for me and, more importantly, the Van Treese family, we both recognize that this path ensures a conviction related to Mr. Van Treese’s murder and gives us the best chance to secure additional prison time for Glossip,” Drummond said.
The Van Treese family and the Attorney General are hopeful that Judge Mai will consider the full extent of Glossip’s deceit and deception along with his complicity in Mr. Van Treese’s murder and will sentence him to the maximum 45-year sentence.
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