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Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence
Read full article: Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocenceAn Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student says he plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing.
Oklahoma panel advances convicted killer's commutation
Read full article: Oklahoma panel advances convicted killer's commutationFILE - This Feb. 5, 2018, file photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows Julius Jones. Jones, an Oklahoma death row inmate whose case has drawn national attention has cleared the first hurdle in his quest for a reduced sentence. The Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 on Monday, March 8, 2021, to advance Julius Jones' commutation request to a second stage. The board's approval moves Jones' commutation request to a second-stage hearing later this year in which Jones and his supporters will be able to address the board. If approved at the second stage, the commutation request will be forwarded to Republican Gov.
Oklahoma prosecutor urges panel to reject inmate's claims
Read full article: Oklahoma prosecutor urges panel to reject inmate's claimsOklahoma County's top prosecutor is asking the state's Pardon and Parole Board to reject a commutation request from Jones. Jones was convicted and sentenced to die for the 1999 shooting death of Edmond businessman Paul Howell. Kevin Stitt to commute Jones’ death sentence and spare his life. AdJones has maintained his innocence and claims in his application for clemency that he was framed by the real killers. “At the time Mr. Howell was shot, I was at my parents’ house, with my family, miles away," Jones wrote.