BREAKING: Oklahoma Parole Board recommends to commute Julius Jones’ sentence

 

We’ve got big news: The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board just voted 3-1 to recommend to Governor Stitt that Julius Jones’ sentence be commuted to life with parole—an important step in bringing Julius home. Your voices were a critical part in getting us here in the fight for Julius’ life through a chorus of public support and engagement. Help spread this news far and wide. Share it with your friends and family on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Although this means Julius will not be walking out a free man as soon as we hoped, he will soon be able to spend his days inside no longer on death row and in the future, be eligible for parole. My heart is full of admiration for the incredible organizers that laid the foundation for today, including Cece Jones-Davis, who envisioned and committed herself to Julius’ freedom long before most of us, and the entire Justice for Julius coalition for their efforts. I pray that Governor Stitt will accept today’s recommendation from the Pardon and Parole Board or—even better—commute Julius’ sentence to time served so that he is able to return home to his family for the first time in over 20 years. I urge Julius’ supporters to continue making their voices heard and to remember: freedom is forever our goal. Take a moment right now to share the news with your networks on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for all of your support in the efforts to get justice for Julius. We’ll reach out with next steps and more action items to help soon. Let’s bring Julius home. Daniel Daniel Forkkio CEO Represent Justice

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