Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones’ death sentence

Oklahoma governor grants clemency to death row inmate Julius Jones, but leaves likely innocent man in prison

Support for Jones had ramped up with the impending execution date. Supporters gathered near the governor’s mansion this week, including students who walked out of class at Oklahoma City high schools.

Julius Jones’ family, supporters gather to celebrate commutation of his death sentence by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Family and supporters of Julius Jones gathered in celebration after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt commuted Jones' death sentence to life in prison, but are disappointed he didn't give Jones the possibility of parole – a decision some state leaders agree with, while others are just thankful he wasn’t executed.Julius Jones“Julius Jones is breathing right now,” said an Oklahoma City activist with the Justice for Julius movement. …

Oklahoma Governor Commutes Inmate’s Death Sentence Hours Before Lethal Injection

Gov. Kevin Stitt reduced the death sentence of Julius Jones to life without parole, as the 41-year-old convicted of murder maintains his innocence.

Julius Jones saved just hours before execution

Julius Jones — who was sentenced to death for murder — was just hours away from being executed with a lethal injection.

Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones’ death sentence

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt commuted the death sentence for Julius Jones to life in prison without the possibility of parole. With Jones just hours away from lethal injection, he always maintained his innocence in the 1999 carjacking that ended with Paul Howell being gunned down in front of his family.

Steve Kerr on Julius Jones’ execution being called off: ‘It was an absolute must’

Count Warriors head coach Steve Kerr among those who were thrilled to learn Thursday that...