Two Oklahoma death row prisoners had fluid in their lungs when they died
The evidence could come into play in a federal trial over the state’s lethal injection protocol set for later this month.
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Bigler Stouffer asked God to forgive his executioners as he became the second man Oklahoma put to death this year
Minutes before falling unconscious, Stouffer smiled and laughed with his spiritual advisor. He told God to forgive those who were putting him to death.
Oklahoma governor grants Julius Jones clemency after two-decade fight to get off death row
Julius Jones, 41, had been scheduled to be executed on Nov. 18. The governor’s ruling means Jones will now spend the rest of his life in prison.
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for death row prisoner Julius Jones
On the heels of the execution of John Grant, Jones’ fate now rests in the hands of Gov. Kevin Stitt.
In a historic vote, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends commuting Julius Jones’ sentence from death to life
It was the first time the board has held a commutation hearing for an inmate facing the death penalty. Now, as Jones faces execution in as little as two months, his fate lies with Gov. Kevin Stitt, who must ultimately decide whether to commute his sentence.
Six years have passed since Oklahoma conducted an execution. Now it wants to put seven men to death in five months
Oklahoma hasn’t attempted an execution since a series of bungled attempts ushered in a six-year moratorium on capital punishment. Now it says it’s ready to execute seven men in three-week intervals beginning as early as next month.
Attorneys file new complaint on behalf of Oklahoma death row inmates hoping to stop resumption of lethal injection
Attorneys for a number of inmates held on Oklahoma’s death row filed an updated complaint in federal court on Monday, the latest step in the saga of the return of the death penalty in the state.
Attorney General says Jones and other death row inmates can apply for commutation
The letter comes on the same day The Frontier reported board member Allen McCall sent multiple emails to the board’s executive director, threatening to accuse him of unspecified criminal activities if he didn’t seek an opinion from the attorney general.
