"We would like to thank the countless people in the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office, the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies across the state for their tireless efforts and unwavering support for the last 22 years. We take comfort that his decision affirmed the guilt of Julius Jones and that he shall not be eligible to apply for, or be considered for, a commutation, pardon or parole for the remainder of his life.
"We know Governor Stitt had a difficult decision to make. Jones has maintained his innocence throughout. Jones was convicted of murder in the fatal shooting death of Paul Howell during a 1999 carjacking in Edmond. The family of Paul Howell on Thursday afternoon released a statement on the commutation of Julius Jones' sentence. Family of Paul Howell: Comfort in affirmation of Julius Jones' guilt "I’m so grateful to everyone who used their voice and helped to save Julius’s life today." Kardashian tweeted. Stitt, supporters who 'helped to save' Julius Jones More: Kim Kardashian thanks Oklahoma Gov.
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Kardashian, who has been supportive of Jones for years, sent a series of tweets Thursday, sharing details from her conversations with Jones and thanking the Oklahoma parole board, Stitt and others who advocated on his behalf. Kevin Stitt for commuting Julius Jones' death sentence to life in prison without parole just hours before Thursday's planned execution. Kim Kardashian West thanked Oklahoma Gov. Kim Kardashian thanks Stitt for commuting Jones' sentence But today is a good day, and I am thankful to Governor Stitt for that.”
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“I still believe that every day Julius spends behind bars is an injustice, and I will never stop speaking out for him or fighting to free him. I am grateful that after today’s decision by the governor, that can no longer happen. “For over twenty years, I have been haunted by the idea of watching my baby boy die in an execution chamber for a murder that occurred when he was home with his family. Madeline Davis-Jones, Julius Jones’ mother, released the following statement today after Gov. Mother of Julius Jones: 'I will never stop fighting' One medium (or small as budget allows) meat lovers pizza from Pizza Hut One large McDonald's french-fries with salt and ketchup Two KFC sandwiches with lettuce, tomato and mayo The Oklahoma Department of Corrections on Thursday released what Jones ordered for that meal: Kevin Stitt announced he was granting clemency and reducing Julius Jones' sentence to life without parole, Jones had already had what would have been his last meal. DOC releases Julius Jones' last meal order Julius Jones' sister: 'Grateful' Stitt stepped in when he did Addison Kliewer, Sarah Phipps, Nuria Martinez-Keel, 5:50 p.m. More: What you need to know about death row inmate Julius Jones and his execution case Video: Crowds at Capitol, State Penitentiary react to news of Julius Jones' sentence commutation The lives of Black Folks are constantly diminished.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Praise to God and blessings to the Jones Family!! But there is enough evidence to suggest his innocence and THAT is a travesty. Julius Jones’ physical life has been spared. Viola Davis, who served as executive producer of a documentary on the Jones case, The Last Defense, tweeted, “So…. President Donald Trump granted clemency to Alice Marie Johnson in 2018 after he met with Kardashian. She has previously advocated for the commutation of others incarcerated. Kardashian had previously visited Jones at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary last year. Other entertainment and sports celebrity figures, including Mandy Patinkin, Steph Curry and Kerry Washington advocated for clemency.īaker Mayfield wrote on Twitter, “ God is GREAT!!! Thank you to everybody that prayed and continued to pray! is GREAT!!! Thank you to everybody that prayed and continued to pray! Baker Mayfield November 18, 2021
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His attorney, Amanda Bass, said in a statement, per Yahoo News, “While we had hoped the Governor would adopt the Board’s recommendation in full by commuting Julius’s sentence to life with the possibility of parole in light of the overwhelming evidence of Julius’s innocence, we are grateful that the Governor has prevented an irreparable mistake.” Jones says that he is innocent, and his attorneys had sought clemency with the possibility of parole. Jones was convicted in 2002 in the first degree murder of Paul Howell during a carjacking. Stitt said in a statement that he made the decision after “prayerful consideration and reviewing materials presented by all sides of this case.” Jones was scheduled to be executed at 4 PM CT. Thank you to the parole board and Governor Stitt. I’m so grateful to everyone who used their voice and helped to save Julius’s life today. Kardashians Handed Big Win In Court As Jury Rejects Blac Chyna's $100M Defamation Lawsuit
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