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18 Nov, 59 tweets, 52 min read
THURSDAY 11/18 Julius Jones Execution Day

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
15 hours until Julius Jones execution.
@justice4julius #Oklahoma #deathpenalty
10 hours until Julius Jones is set to be executed in McAlester and Governor Stitt has yet to announce if he will accept the Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation for clemency.
#JuliusJones #deathpenalty #Oklahoma
Right now @justice4julius supporters and members of the media from every corner of the state are preparing to leave for McAlester, Oklahoma.
That’s where Julius has spent nearly 2 decades in prison and where he will be executed today unless Gov. Stitt intervenes.
#JuliusJones
People following @justice4julius from Ghana and Iceland sent me messages last night. So, I’ll try to provide some additional information today for those outside the state.
McAlester is about a 2 hour drive from OKC and an hour and a half from Tulsa.
#JuliusJones #deathpenalty
Oklahoma is making world news with #JuliusJones case.
McAlester where the prison is located has a population of about 18,000 per 2019 census.
It’s a small community and people are kind. This is one example from the editor of the McAlester newspaper.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
McAlester’s witnessed history many times through the years. There will be large crowds gathered outside prison gates PEACEFULLY assembled. We will see prayer vigils, people singing songs in faith and there will be a large media presence outside & inside the prison.
#JuliusJones
9 hours until Julius Jones execution.

Still awaiting a decision from Governor Stitt about if he will accept or reject the Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation for clemency for Julius.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
The headline today on one Oklahoma’s largest newspapers.
#JuliusJones #deathpenalty
McAlester News reporter @dljames0001 already outside prison.
City prepping for anticipated large crowds.
Once again, ALL @justice4julius vigils and gatherings have been peaceful.
At last night’s in OKC authorities arrested a pastor in the street after he refused to move.
8 hours until Julius Jones execution

Gov. Stitt hasn’t announced if he will grant Julius clemency.
@justice4julius shared this as they travel to McAlester.
Rev. Keith Jossell-Julius’ spiritual advisor is among those who will witness execution unless Stitt intervenes.
“IT’S NOT TOO LATE!”

With just hours until Julius Jones execution scheduled 4pm CT- pleas for continued calls to encourage Gov. Stitt to grant Julius clemency.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
NEW- @marascampo reports Julius’ sister Antoinette is the only family member who will witness his scheduled execution.
Yesterday his mom Madeline said she feels empty and doesn’t want to watch a lynching.
LISTEN to Julius talk to @MSNBC Mara here
msnbc.com/the-reidout/wa… Image
7 hours until Julius Jones scheduled execution

Governor Stitt hasn't announced a decision yet abt clemency.
The Justice for Paul Howell page just re-shared this tweet. Paul was murdered in 1999. His family believes Julius' execution will bring justice.
"I’m not at a funeral today, we are not waiting for Julius to die. We are bringing him life.” - one supporter says

@reeseg_3 is on the ground in McAlester as the world watches and waits to see if Gov. Stitt will give clemency to #JuliusJones #Oklahoma
#JuliusJones supporters have been holding vigil outside the governor’s office in the Capitol for days. 👇🏼
@NaacpOklahoma is planning a press conference this afternoon at the Capitol.
It’s planned for same time Julius’ execution starts unless Gov. Stitt intervenes. Image
“It’s in the Lord’s hands now.”

NEW- OKC Archbishop Coakley said mass this morning for #JuliusJones and Governor Stitt.
The Tulsa diocese shared that prayer vigils will happen this afternoon in Stillwater and OKC.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
“Free Julius Jones”
Chants from @justice4julius supporters outside the prison in McAlester.
Among the supporters I believe I see Dr. @TiffanyCrutcher who is the twin sister of Terence Crutcher who was shot and killed by a Tulsa police officer in 2016.
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma
6 hours until Julius Jones execution

No answer yet from Governor Stitt about clemency

Singer @aliciakeys and Minister Dr. @BerniceKing among @justice4julius supporters asking Governor Stitt to save Julius’ life.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty Image
BREAKING: Attorneys ask file emergency motion asking for stay of execution for #JuliusJones
Governor Stitt hasn’t still announced clemency decision.
Attorneys have called Oklahoma’s lethal injection execution “unconstitutionally torturous” following 3 botched executions.
Big deal 👇🏼 @KOCODillon breaking down emergency motion for injunction #JuliusJones
Why it matters…5 members media witnessed John Grant’s botched execution Oct.28th.
All described extremely disturbing process.
Next day DOC Director Crow called media accounts “embellished.”
For anyone not in Oklahoma, here’s media witness description of last botched execution October 28th-John Grant’s.
The day after execution DOC Director Crow said they would NOT be making any changes to execution protocol or process.
This is difficult to hear but important
5 hours until Julius Jones execution unless clemency or stay is granted

Summit Middle School students Edmond walkout supporting @justice4julius #JuliusJones
@FOX25Shardaa reports student told her Jones’ niece attends the school & is among crowd.
Other walkouts happening now
LOOK AT THIS
Bald eagle flying through the sky over OKC metro. @kfor helicopter is up getting shots of students walking out of school in support of @justice4julius and just caught this.
Incredible photography work by whoever is in the chopper.
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma
MORE students walking out to support @justice4julius #JuliusJones
@KOCOEvan just shared these students from Edmond North
Hearing that OU students will be walking out at Noon and students in Tulsa also planning walkouts this afternoon.
Students Classen SAS join hundreds possibly thousands walking out in support @justice4julius #JuliusJones
Supporters movement tell me Julius always talks about the youth & would be proud to see these teens.
4+ hrs to execution-he is now only permitted to meet w/his attorneys Image
While there are big crowds in McAlester right now outside the prison, here’s a live look inside the Capitol in OKC from @OKCFOX @KTULNews
@justice4julius supporters are gathered praying and singing songs.
You can stream live here #JuliusJones #Oklahoma
“My hope and prayer is that Governor Stitt chooses the sanctity of life.”

@CherokeeNation Principal Chief @ChuckHoskin_Jr releases statement urging Governor Stitt to grant clemency for #JuliusJones
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
4 hours until Julius Jones execution unless Gov. Stitt grants clemency or judge grants a stay.

Students across state holding walkouts in support @justice4julius #JuliusJones @ACLUOK shared reminder. Reports earlier some students threatened w/suspension but now able to walkout
BREAKING: Governor Stitt has approved clemency for Julius Jones and reduced his sentence to life in prison WITHOUT parole.
As a reminder the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended life WITH possibility of parole.
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma #deathpenalty
Here is the official report from longtime Oklahoma @AP reporter @apseanmurphy
#JuliusJones #deathpenalty
WATCH- Investigative reporter @KassieMcClung @readfrontier just shared this video of the moment @justice4julius supporters learned Governor Stitt granted clemency to #JuliusJones.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
Here’s @GovStitt words granting #JuliusJones clemency & life in prison without parole.
As I’ve shared, Pardon and Parole Board’s recommended Stitt grant clemency.
At hearing Nov 1- several board members agreed they had doubts about the evidence that led to Julius’ conviction
NEW: Governor Stitt’s Twitter account just posted about clemency for #JuliusJones #Oklahoma
Update- Rev. Jossell has arrived in McAlester @dljames0001 just shared this pic.
As I shared yesterday, Rev. Jossell was scheduled to witness Julius’ execution as his spiritual advisor.
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma
NEW statement from #JuliusJones attorney following Governor Stitt granting clemency.
#Oklahoma #BreakingNews
BREAKING: Oklahoma Attorney General O’Connor statement after Governor Stitt grants clemency #JuliusJones.
O’Connor had urged Stitt to deny clemency so that Julius would be executed.
O’Connor also tried to remove 2 members Pardon & Parole Board before Julius’ clemency hearing.
LIVE look now outside the prison gates in McAlester where @justice4julius supporters are praying and singing following #JuliusJones clemency granted 4 hours before his scheduled execution.
NEW statement from Sister @helenprejean an outspoken advocate for @justice4julius and other death row inmates for 40 years.
Sister Prejean was outside the prison gates in McAlester in 2015 when execution for Richard Glossip was halted minutes before his execution
#deathpenalty
NEW: @KiimK4rdashian shares long THREAD about her phone call with #JuliusJones yesterday. Kim said Julius talked with her about the lessons he’s learned.

“He said if you are doing something your mom wouldn’t approve of then you shouldn’t be doing it. It’s that simple!”
#JuliusJones sister Antoinette is speaking to @justice4julius supporters in McAlester thanks @GovStitt for saving her brother’s life.
She says her parents are overjoyed.
They are live now on Instagram page.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty Image
Founder @justice4julius Rev. @cecejonesdavis is speaking to #JuliusJones supporters in McAlester right now.
She said she does not feel like a social activist, she's a "woman of God."
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty

NEW: Paul Howell’s @JusticeforPaul2 family released a statement following Julius Jones clemency.
Howell was shot and killed in 1999 as he sat in his car with his daughters and sister.
His family also has this website
justiceforpaulhowell.com
#Oklahoma #PaulHowell Image
For those wondering about the legalities of what’s ahead-longtime Capitol reporter @eCapitol_Shawn just shared this THREAD if you want to read.
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma
NEW: State Superintendent @joy4ok says Governor Stitt should have followed full PPB recommendation and granted clemency & life sentence WITH parole for #JuliusJones.
Hofmeister is running against Gov. Stitt in Oklahoma governor’s race 2022.
“It is beyond time to end America's failed experiment with the racist and unequal death penalty.”

@ACLU statement about #JuliusJones clemency calls for an end to the death penalty.
#Oklahoma
Today Rev. @cecejonesdavis shared that she’s never met #JuliusJones in person. She founded @justice4julius and said it was a calling from God.
@TyrekeBakerTBT shared this interview Rev. Jones-Davis is standing with Dr. @TiffanyCrutcher
#Oklahoma
Here’s statement from Paul Howell’s daughter following announcement about #JuliusJones clemency.
Both of Howell’s daughter were in the car in 1999 when he was and killed.
@JusticeforPaul2 #Oklahoma
Death Row Watcher has taken #JuliusJones off national death row watch.
Oklahoma has next person scheduled to be executed-Bigler Stouffer.
Yesterday PPB voted to recommend clemency. Most board members believe he’s guilty but are concerned about Oklahoma’s botched executions. ImageImage
Actress Viola Davis shared this post about #JuliusJones case.
This is the moment inside the Capitol in OKC when @justice4julius supporters got the news about Governor Stitt granting clemency. @tylertalley22 captured it and shared.
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma #deathpenalty
As I’m finishing thread, journalists from across the state are working fast and furious to meet deadlines, get stories posted & on air.
I shared this morning, McAlester has population about 18,000. Local newspaper office opened doors to all journalists. That’s #OklahomaStandard
Some Oklahoma death row history courtesy @StormeJones
#JuliusJones #deathpenalty
#JuliusJones mother Madeline Davis-Jones statement about today’s clemency announcement halting Julius’ execution 4 hours before it was scheduled to happen.
#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
Happening now in OKC
#JuliusJones #Oklahoma
THIS happened today.

Someone told Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter Rev. Dr. @BerniceKing that she wouldn’t support ending the death penalty if someone in her family had been murdered.
#JuliusJones #deathpenalty Image
“My cup is full.”

#JuliusJones mom Madeline talks with @KOCOChristine about her son’s life being spared.
Christine says you can hear more from Madeline on their 5/6pm CT news which they stream online.
#JusticeForJulius supporters will hold a prayer vigil tonight in OKC 6pm CT.
#Oklahoma #JuliusJones

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We’re less than 32 hours from Julius Jones’ scheduled execution. No decision yet from Gov. Stitt about clemency.
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#Oklahoma #deathpenalty
Julius Jones’ family says they are having their final visit with Julius now.
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#deathpenalty
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