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I appreciate the Governor's condition that Mr. 'I know Governor Stitt is making what he believes is the right decision. 'The Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General respects the statutory authority of the Governor to make this decision. Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Conner released the following statement Thursday afternoon: The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 in recommending commutation of Julius Jones' death sentence. 'Julius Jones forever changed our lives and the lives of his family and friends.įamily photos of murder victim Paul Howell with his daughters that were on display during the Julius Jones commutation hearing before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board at the Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. 'We wish to thank our friends, supporters and advocates whose words, thoughts and prayers have kept us strong throughout this ordeal. '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 'We have worked closely with students and student groups who wished to assembly today so we could provide them with a safe space to express themselves regarding an issue they are passionate about.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. 'OKCPS supports our students' rights to peaceful assembly and their freedom of expression,' the district said in a statement to CBS affiliate KWTV. Oklahoma City Public Schools said it supports the students' academic and social-emotional needs. Students at multiple Oklahoma schools walked out of class Wednesday morning to protest Jones' execution. 'With 1 day left of his life, the governor hasn't acted.' So much so that the state parole board recommended to the governor that he not be executed,' the rapper tweeted.

'The evidence that this man is innocent is overwhelming. Cole said Wednesday that he would call the governor and urge him to spare Jones' life. In 2020, several NBA stars, including Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, and Trae Young wrote letters to the governor, urging him to grant clemency for Jones.

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