![]() Kevin Stitt was sent a recommendation from Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board, which voted 3-1 in favor of clemency. Kardashian West has entered a late stage act of her career as a justice system reform advocate, and she’s visited Jones in prison to learn more details of his case and join his quest for clemency.Īs of this writing, Jones is still scheduled be executed by lethal injection in Oklahoma on Thursday, November 18. He was 19 when he was convicted and sent to death row, and has spent the last two decades saying he had no part in the killing of a Oklahoma businessman named Paul Howell, and his fight has won him some high profile allies like Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, Trae Young and, notably, Kim Kardashian West. ![]() “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.Julius Jones has spent nearly 20 years behind bars for the 1999 murder of a man he says he didn’t kill. 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. ![]() The plight of Julius Jones featured in a popular 2018 documentary series The Last Defense, and more than six million people signed a petition asking Governor Stitt to stop the execution. Chat GPT: The biggest leap forward in AI is changing everything.Ukraine: Stories of hope amid heartache.Fearfully and wonderfully made: 5 disabled Christians share their stories.
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