Jones is spared the death penalty

[DVRacer]

https://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma/gov-stitt-commutes-jones-sentence-without-possibility-parole/77QTPQLACNF7JIM2I2ZAIUZD3Q/?fbclid=IwAR0uuapHFMiqgzmlXjbH76MsSL8zzQYfjjX_IfDs7hC-DILVjEkUHqxhtKI
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted Julius Jones’ sentence to life without the possibility of parole.

Gov. Stitt released the following statement:

“After prayerful consideration and reviewing materials presented by all sides of this case, I have determined to commute Julius Jones’ sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.”

[spanone]

1. ...K&R...

[nolabear]

2. I'm glad. Some judicious sense for a change.

[xmas74]

3. Which just made him a better person than my governor

Parson in Missouri likes capital punishment.

[DeeNice]

4. good but...

"As a condition of granting clemency, Stitt ordered that Jones shall never be eligible to apply for or be considered for a commutation, pardon, or parole for the rest of his life."

[link:https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/11/17/julius-jones-execution-live-updates-okc/8645757002/|

[greenjar_01]

6. But he can have the case thrown out

Time was the need.

[Earthrise]

9. Really? It doesn't have to go through the Governor's office?

That would be a miracle.

[greenjar_01]

10. No, it can go through the courts

The governor is banning the release options he has through that office, but he can continue to make appeals, especially if there is new evidence.

[Earthrise]

12. Hope! (eom)

[Tomconroy]

13. Yes. A habeas petition.

[berni_mccoy]

7. I saw that. Entirely shorty move.

[Earthrise]

5. He deserves it, his family deserves it, his long-term supporters deserve this so richly!

I can't wait to watch Joy tonight! She had his mother on last night and she nearly broke down. I did.

In Julius' recorded interview with a journalist, he sobbed and apologized to his family for being "a bad kid" and thanked them and assured them that he never killed anyone.

[FM123]

15. Yes!

I too broke down, could not hold back the tears hearing him last night on Joy.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

8. A bittersweet victory. This system is so, so cruel.

[Doc Sportello]

11. I'm happy and relieved but stunned

I didn't think Stitt would have the courage to do the right thing. The family of the victim and RWers were pushing hard for an execution. It's not a release but he is spared death and the fight can continue.

[Tomconroy]

14. Thank you Gov. Stitt!