Justice Served: Man Who Sent 'So I Raped You' Message Sentenced for 2013 Campus Assault

A chilling Facebook message, sent years after a heinous crime, ultimately led to justice for a victim of a 2013 campus assault at the University of Oklahoma. Daniel Michael Dmochowski, 27, a former OU student, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the felony assault and battery of a then-fellow student.

The case, which had remained dormant for years, exploded back into the public eye and legal system when Dmochowski, in a shocking act of cruelty, messaged his victim on Facebook, stating, "So I raped you." This egregious communication served as the catalyst that reopened the investigation and finally brought the assailant to account.

The assault itself occurred in October 2013.

The victim, an OU student at the time, reported being sexually assaulted by Dmochowski. For reasons not fully detailed in initial reports, Dmochowski was not immediately charged. However, the victim's bravery in coming forward, coupled with Dmochowski’s callous online confession, provided the critical evidence needed to pursue justice.

Following the new evidence provided by the Facebook message, authorities moved swiftly.

Dmochowski was arrested and subsequently pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault and battery by strangulation, a charge that reflects the severe nature of the original attack.

The sentencing handed down by the court reflects the gravity of the crime and the long-lasting impact on the victim.

In addition to the five-year prison term, Dmochowski will serve five years of probation upon his release. The court also mandated that he register as a sex offender, prohibiting any contact with the victim and requiring him to undergo counseling.

This outcome serves as a powerful reminder of the perseverance of victims and the reach of the law, even years after an offense.

The digital trail left by Dmochowski, intended as a taunt, instead became an undeniable piece of evidence that ensured he would face consequences for his actions, finally bringing a measure of closure to a deeply troubling chapter.