John,

Did you see Vanessa’s email from last week?

Julius Jones’ execution date is this Thursday, and Gov. Kevin Stitt is the only one who can stop it — but so far, he hasn’t stepped up, even though the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended that his sentence be commuted twice.

This is our last chance to put pressure on the governor to do the right thing. Will you contact Gov. Stitt right now and urge him to save Julius’ life?

This is life or death for Julius, so anything you can do is much appreciated.

Thank you for your support,

— The Innocence Project Team
 

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From: Vanessa Potkin
Date: Fri, Nov 12, 2021
Subject: We have six days to stop this execution

John —

In 1999, Julius Jones was convicted and sentenced to death at just 19 years old. He has now spent half his life on death row despite new and compelling evidence of his innocence. Julius' execution is scheduled for Nov. 18 — just six days away.

Recently, Julius’ case came before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. After carefully considering the evidence of Julius’ innocence and the disproportionate 15-year sentence his co-defendant and the crime’s likely perpetrator received, the board voted twice, on Sept. 13 and Nov. 1, to recommend that Julius’ death sentence be commuted.

The final decision is in the hands of Governor Kevin Stitt who has just days to act to prevent the execution of an innocent man.

Will you take a moment right now to email the governor and urge him to stop the execution?

Thanks for your support,

Vanessa Potkin
Director of Special Litigation
Innocence Project


P.S. If you want to learn more about Julius' story, take a minute to read Innocence Project Executive Director Christina Swarns' piece right now.