Celebrities urge clemency as Julius Jones execution nears in Oklahoma
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By Theresa Waldrop and Amir Vera, CNN With the execution of Julius Jones just one day away, celebrities are urging Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt to grant clemency to the death row inmate who says he is innocent. Jones is scheduled to be executed at 4 p.m.
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By Theresa Waldrop and Amir Vera, CNN With the execution of Julius Jones just one day away, celebrities are urging Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt to grant clemency to the death row inmate who says he is innocent. Jones is scheduled to be executed at 4 p.m.
Julius Jones is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday, with hours remaining for Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to decide whether to grant clemency.
The court’s handling of Jones’ case has been subject to numerous criticisms, including allegations of racial bias from jurors and failing to present evidence about Jones’ alibi.
