![]() On Monday night, the court had not made a ruling, but it recently denied a similar request from Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater.įor more local news delivered straight to your inbox sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. He’s asking the state supreme court to disqualify two pardon and parole board members, including the chair, who voted to commute Jones’s sentence in September. Ultimately, it’s up to the Governor whether he takes their recommendation on clemency.Įarlier this month, Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor got involved. (AP) The fate of Julius Jones who has served almost 20 years on death row, even as numerous questions raised doubts about his guilt rests with Oklahoma. In September, the board voted to recommend Jones’s sentence be commuted to life with the possibility of parole. “I think I expected to meet this, you know, hardened criminal, and in fact he was very thoughtful, he’s a very smart, now well-read young man who has really aspirations for making a difference in the world.” “I think they may be as surprised as I was when I first met Julius,” Masters said. ![]() Masters has met with Jones in person and expects his appearance to make a difference. “Julius is thankful that he’s getting this opportunity to really share this heart and share the truth and get to speak for the first time publicly,” said Kelly Masters, a supporter of Jones who spoke at his September commutation hearing. Now, he’s getting the chance to speak directly to the pardon and parole board for the first time.ĪLSO SEE: Julius Jones' best friend, lawyer react to judge denying delay to Oklahoma executions Next week Julius Jones will have his clemency hearing, appearing by video from the state penitentiary in McAlester.Īfter more than two decades on death row, Jones is just weeks away from his scheduled execution.įor years, Jones and his supporters have argued he’s innocent after he was arrested for killing Edmond businessman Paul Howell. Tom Bates, with the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, delayed the clemency hearing until after a ruling has been made on an appeal to a federal judge's decision Monday to not delay executions while a federal lawsuit plays out. OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - UPDATE: The clemency hearing for Julius Jones has been postponed to Monday, November 1st, at 9 a.m.
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