Jones in his fight to prove his innocence in the killing of Paul Howell, a businessperson, in Edmond, Okla.,ĭespite this, Mr. More than 6.3 million people, and counting, have signed a petition supporting Mr. Jones, who is represented by federal attorneys Dale Baich and Amanda Bass, was convicted and sentenced to death at the age of 19 and has now spent half his life in prison, waiting to be executed for a crime that new and compelling evidence suggests he didn’t commit. Julius Jones has been on death row in Oklahoma for 19 years for a 1999 murder he’s always said he had no part in. The following text has been updated to reflect the most recent developments. 18. Monday’s recommendation from the board reaffirmed its recommendation following a previous hearing on Sept. Jones is still scheduled to be executed on Nov. Jone’s death sentence to life in prison with the possibility of parole now goes to Oklahoma Gov. ET: Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 to recommend clemency for Julius Jones on Nov. Jones be granted life with the possibility of parole, given strong new evidence of his innocence.
Twice, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended that Mr. Stitt grants Julius Jones life without parole hours before his 4 PM CST execution. “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.Updated on Nov.
Like Madeline dancing for joy that her son’s life has been spared, we can rejoice that Jesus gave up his own life willingly for us while we were against him. Yet spiritually, do we trust in the finished work of Jesus on the cross? Time is running out and there is not another hearing before God (see Hebrews 9:27-28 and Acts 4:12). We may not be on death row or behind bars physically. Without further intervention, he will remain locked up for the rest of his life. “We’ve only just begun”, she said, as the family now turn their attention to continue the fight for justice. Julius has spent roughly half of his life behind bars. Madeline Davis-Jones, mother of Julius, praised God for the outcome and was filmed dancing with joy, surrounded by those who have tirelessly campaigned for her son’s life. When one person turns from their sin to Christ, there is much rejoicing in heaven (Luke 15:7). The penalty of sin is death and Jesus paid the price in our place. Through Jesus’ death on the cross in our place, we can have life and hope, both in this life and in the next. When we look to the cross, we see both justice and mercy on display. Julius’ case points us to our desperate need for hope in both life and death.
He said with confidence and elation that he would see Julius tomorrow. On the news of Julius’s life being saved, the Justice for Julius Instagram account proclaimed:Ī post shared by Julius Jones advisor to Julius, Minister Keith Jossell was preparing to be with him in his final moments, and “ready to help escort him to the doorsteps of heaven.” After the verdict was delivered, he shared that Julius “has gone from death to life”. Facing national and international pressure, he reviewed material on both sides, and commuted the sentence to 'life imprisonment without the possibility of parole'. With just over four hours until the execution, Governor Stitt finally released his decision " after prayerful consideration”. Cece Jones-Davis said, “Where there is life, there is hope.” Founder of the Justice for Julius campaign Rev. Supporters rallied together in those final hours demonstrating their faith and hope. They held prayer vigils leading up to the planned execution and proclaimed “There is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain” outside Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Influencers from Kim Kardashian to TD Jakes have used their platforms to help, students participated in mass walkouts in support of Julius and the #JusticeforJulius hashtag on social media was used to generate awareness.įor the Jones family, faith in God has been central to their campaign.
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