Pardon And Parole Board Advances Julius Jones' Commutation Application. What's Next?
Chris Landsberger / The Oklahoman The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 Monday to advance death row inmate Julius Jones’ commutation request to a Stage Two Review, a more comprehensive hearing where new testimony and evidence may be introduced. Board members Kelly Doyle, Larry Morris and Adam Luck voted to move the application forward, while Charles McCall cast the only no vote. The board’s fifth member, Robert Gilliland, resigned in January due to health issues and his vacancy has not yet been filled. A three-vote majority is required to move a case from Stage 1 review, a...