Entries tagged with “Bob Macy”
Policy Issues
Innocence
,Clemency
,New Voices
,Sep 30, 2020
NEW VOICES: Oklahoma Legislator Says Get the Death Penalty Right or Don’t Do It
A self-described tough-on-crime Oklahoma state representative says has serious doubts as to the reliability of the Sooner State’s death…
Policy Issues
Innocence
,Clemency
,Mar 09, 2021
NEWS BRIEF — Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Advances Julius Jones’ Commutation Application
Julius Jones (pictured) will receive a “stage two” commutation hearing after the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3 – 1 to advance his commutation application past the initial summary review stage. Jones maintains his innocence in the 1999 murder of Paul Howell, for which he was sentenced to death in 2002. The board’s March 8 vote means that Jones will receive a more in-depth review of his case for clemency and affords him the opportunity to present witnesses and speak to the board…