Every American is supposed to be guaranteed a fair and impartial trial. “Beyond the obvious shortcomings of the trial, another issue that continues to weigh on me is the obvious racial bias that permeated Julius’ arrest, prosecution, and conviction. Watch Video: Prayer rally for Julius Jones leads to Oklahoma City pastor's arrest MAYFIELD: Browns QB says, 'This is probably the most beat-up I've ever been in my career' You know, hopefully God can intervene and handle it correctly and do the things He needs to do." Been trying to get the facts stated and the truth to be told for a while, but it's tough to think about. "That's not something that's easy to talk about. "It's pretty rough, to be honest with you," Mayfield said on Wednesday, pausing to gather his thoughts and composure. The final decision of whether Jones will be executed by the state on Thursday comes down to Oklahoma Gov.
The state's Pardon and Parole Board, after reviewing the case files and evidence, voted 3-1 this month to recommend that Jones' death sentence be commuted to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Jones has maintained his innocence, claiming he was set up by an acquaintance who planted the gun in his home after the murder. Jones was convicted of first degree murder in 2002 is on death row for the 1999 murder of Paul Howell, who was shot in the driveway of his parents' home. Watch Video: WATCH: Browns QB Baker Mayfield hopes for intervention for death row inmate Julius Jonesīrowns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Wednesday teared up while talking about the scheduled execution of Julius Jones in Oklahoma on Thursday.
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