UPDATE-Jury has been deliberating for 2 1/2 hours #RittenhouseTrial
So far they’ve asked for individual copies of the jury instructions.
As a reminder, the instructions are 36 pages. #VerdictWatch#KyleRittenhouse
UPDATE- Jurors are Rittenhouse trial ONLY requested pages 1-6 of the jury instructions. Those pages include the information about self defense aspects of the case.
Judge has not put a limit on how late the jurors can deliberate tonight. Jury will decide
Jurors have been deliberating 5 hours now #RittenhouseTrial
If you want additional information about the specific counts, here’s a helpful explainer from @AP@mtarm #KyleRittenhouse
#AhmaudArbery mom Wanda listens in Georgia courtroom where Travis McMichael is testifying.
At 11am ET @TheRevAl@RevJJackson & clergy from across the country will hold prayer vigil.
Last week defense atty Kevin Gough said “we don’t want any more black pastors coming in here.”
Pastors gathering outside Georgia courthouse where 3 men charged with murdering #AhmaudArbery are on trial. Last week defense attorney Gough said “we don’t want any more black pastors coming in here.”
Just now he AGAIN says he sees @RevJJackson in courtroom. @11Alive streaming
Last week @TheRevAl sat with and supported #AhmaudArbery mom Wanda in the courtroom. Next day-defense attorney Kevin Gough said “we don’t want any more black pastors coming in here.”
That led to this prayer vigil today. @RevJJackson is in courtroom today & Gough objected again
As of 12:20am-still awaiting decision from Governor Stitt about clemency for Julius.
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We’re now 16 hours away from Julius Jones scheduled execution in McAlester, Oklahoma. #deathpenalty cnn.com/2021/11/18/us/…
Just saw this extensive report @JujuChangABC@Nightline. I missed it when it originally aired few days ago. It’s nearly 10 min long and definitely worth watching.
Julius Jones’ execution is set for 4pm CT today.
Awaiting Gov. Stitt clemency decision. #deathpenalty#Oklahoma
WEDNESDAY 11/17 Julius Jones Execution Decision Watch
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We’re less than 32 hours from Julius Jones’ scheduled execution. No decision yet from Gov. Stitt about clemency.
Rallies are planned across the country.
Today Julius will have his last meal. #Oklahoma#deathpenalty
“I think the hard thing is doing the right thing sometimes.”
Rep. @MaureeTurnerOK spent the night with Julius Jones supporters keeping vigil outside the Governor’s mansion. #JuliusJones#deathpenalty#Oklahoma
Update- Defense attorney Kevin Gough is once again trying to argue to keep more “black pastors” out of the courtroom gallery and from sitting with Ahmaud’s parents.
The state has rested, defense starts tomorrow.
In his arguments Gough says he’s checked into website (MORE)
And Gough says a large rally of pastors planned outside the courthouse Thursday is not in response to anything that happened in the courtroom.
To be clear, last week Gough said “we don’t want any black pastors coming in here.”
He then said this…..
After all that happened, with defense attorney Gough saying more “black pastors” should not to be allowed in courtroom gallery—Rev. Al Sharpton asked all clergy to come for a prayer gathering outside the courthouse on Thursday. @TheRevAl #AhmaudArbery
TUESDAY 11/16 Julius Jones Execution Decision Watch
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We are 52 hours from Julius Jones' scheduled execution & awaiting a decision from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to see if he will grant clemency as Pardon & Parole Board recommended. #deathpenalty
The family of Julius Jones and supporters are back at the Capitol today sitting vigil as they await a decision from Governor Stitt if he will grant clemency.
Some supporters also sat vigil across from the Governor’s Mansion overnight. #deathpenalty
Today clergy members have asked to meet with Governor Stitt about Julius Jones execution which is scheduled for Thursday. They were told he’s not available to meet. #Oklahoma#deathpenalty
BREAKING: SPP back to Level 3.
This means we can expect rolling blackouts at any time.
Oklahoma leaders and @OGandE@OklahomaNatural said this change back to LEVEL 3 would force rolling blackouts.
Prepare now & let me know if your power goes out/location #okwx#poweroutages
Already hearing from some who have lost power in OKC. @SPPorg just issued LEVEL 3 emergency meaning any of us could lose power now for rolling blackouts. Don’t wait to make your preparations. #okwx#Oklahoma#WinterStorm#poweroutages
BREAKING: @OGandE confirms WIDESPREAD controlled power outages for portions of the state. OG&E says the outages will last “approximately 2 hours.”
Again, prepare now if you still have power. #okwx#Oklahoma#WinterStorm#poweroutage