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https://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma/gov-stitt-commutes-jones-sentence-without-possibility-parole/77QTPQLACNF7JIM2I2ZAIUZD3Q/?fbclid=IwAR0uuapHFMiqgzmlXjbH76MsSL8zzQYfjjX_IfDs7hC-DILVjEkUHqxhtKI.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted Julius Jones sentence to life without the possibility of parole.
Gov. Stitt released the following statement:
After prayerful consideration and reviewing materials presented by all sides of this case, I have determined to commute Julius Jones sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
spanone
(135,831 posts)nolabear
(41,960 posts)xmas74
(29,674 posts)Parson in Missouri likes capital punishment.
DeeNice
(575 posts)"As a condition of granting clemency, Stitt ordered that Jones shall never be eligible to apply for or be considered for a commutation, pardon, or parole for the rest of his life."
[link:https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/11/17/julius-jones-execution-live-updates-okc/8645757002/|
greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)Time was the need.
Earthrise
(15,522 posts)That would be a miracle.
greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)The governor is banning the release options he has through that office, but he can continue to make appeals, especially if there is new evidence.
Earthrise
(15,522 posts)Tomconroy
(7,611 posts)berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)Earthrise
(15,522 posts)I can't wait to watch Joy tonight! She had his mother on last night and she nearly broke down. I did.
In Julius' recorded interview with a journalist, he sobbed and apologized to his family for being "a bad kid" and thanked them and assured them that he never killed anyone.
I too broke down, could not hold back the tears hearing him last night on Joy.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,333 posts)Doc Sportello
(7,517 posts)I didn't think Stitt would have the courage to do the right thing. The family of the victim and RWers were pushing hard for an execution. It's not a release but he is spared death and the fight can continue.