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Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones’ death sentence to life in prison without possibility of parole

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Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones’ death sentence to life in prison without possibility of parole

Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones’ death sentence to life in prison without possibility of parole

Jones was set to be executed Thursday for the 1999 murder of Paul Howell; his supporters allege he did not commit the crime.

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Kevin Stitt’s executive order bars Jones from ever again seeking commutation or a pardon.


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