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Oklahoma school board approves what would be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in US

An Oklahoma school board has voted to approve what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious school

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The Supreme Court Has Halted Richard Glossip's Execution

The state's own attorney general has said Glossip deserves a new trial.

Reason

US court halts execution of man who received ‘unfair’ trial

The Supreme Court put the execution of Richard Glossip indefinitely on hold in a ruling on Friday.

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Oklahoma inmate supported by 'Dead Man Walking' author, nun

Prominent death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean, whose book “Dead Man Walking” was turned into a movie, is calling on Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to grant a 60-day reprieve to a prisoner scheduled for execution

The Independent UK

Rejected Oklahoma plea for death penalty commutation highlights clemency’s changing role in US death penalty system

When the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board decided not to recommend clemency for death row inmate Richard Glossip, the case highlighted the role clemency plays in the death penalty system.

The Conversation

Oklahoma AG files motion seeking to stop Glossip execution

Oklahoma's attorney general is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant death row inmate Richard Glossip a stay of execution, an unusual move for a prosecutor

The Independent UK

As Oklahoma's Attorney General Calls for Clemency, the State Keeps Planning To Execute Richard Glossip

Two damning investigations and a request from the state attorney general haven't been enough to stop the execution.

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Oklahoma death row inmate loses clemency bid despite attorney general appeal

Only Republican governor Kevin Stitt stands between Richard Glossip and the death chamber, with lethal injection set for 18 May

The Guardian - US

Fate of Oklahoma death row inmate rests with parole board

An Oklahoma state board will decide whether to recommend clemency for a death row inmate who is scheduled to die next month and who even the state’s top prosecutor says deserves a new trial

The Independent UK

Oklahoma attorney general to recommend clemency for Glossip

Oklahoma's new Attorney General Gentner Drummond is planning to ask the state's Pardon and Parole Board to recommend clemency for death row inmate Richard Glossip

The Independent UK

Kim Kardashian pleads with fans to help save death row inmate ahead of execution

Kim Kardashian has been working on her legal career over the past few years after passing the baby bar exam and has become an outspoken advocate for prison reform

Irish Mirror

Oklahoma Says Richard Glossip Was Denied a Fair Trial. An Appeals Court Still Won't Overturn His Conviction.

"While I respect the Court of Criminal Appeals' opinion, I am not willing to allow an execution to proceed despite so many doubts," said Oklahoma's attorney general.

Reason

Oklahoma court upholds Richard Glossip’s murder conviction

An Oklahoma appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip

The Independent UK

Oklahoma Almost Killed Him 3 Times. Now, the State Is Trying To Vacate His Conviction.

"It is critical that Oklahomans have absolute faith that the death penalty is administered fairly and with certainty," said the state's attorney general in a Thursday press release.

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Oklahoma AG: Glossip murder conviction should be vacated

Oklahoma's attorney general says death row inmate Richard Glossip's first-degree murder conviction should be thrown out

The Independent UK

State, defense request another stay of execution for Glossip

Oklahoma's top prosecutor and defense attorneys are both seeking another delay in the scheduled execution of death row inmate Richard Glossip

The Independent UK

Judge extends agreement date for Oklahoma poultry lawsuit

A federal judge is giving Oklahoma and nearly a dozen poultry companies, including the world’s largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, 90 more days to reach agreement on plans to clean the Illinois River watershed polluted by chicken litter

The Independent UK

GOP Oklahoma lawmakers join call for death penalty pause

Three Republican House members are among those joining the call for a moratorium on the death penalty in Oklahoma

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The Independent UK

Oklahoma AG apologizes for cabinet secretary's indictment

Oklahoma's new attorney general has apologized to one of Gov. Kevin Stitt's former cabinet secretaries for his criminal indictment in 2020 by a previous attorney general

Reason

Oklahoma Pulls Back the Relentless Pace of Planned Executions

A plan to put 25 inmates to death over two years is reconsidered.

The Independent UK

Glint of hope for Richard Glossip as Oklahoma appoints independent counsel to review case

Decision comes after growing innocence movement around Glossip’s case as emerging evidence suggests initial conviction was based on shaky grounds

The Independent UK

Oklahoma AG appoints independent counsel in Glossip case

Oklahoma's new attorney general is appointing an independent counsel to conduct a comprehensive review of death row inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

The Independent UK

Tyson, others, lose Oklahoma lawsuit over poultry pollution

The world's largest poultry producer is among nearly a dozen poultry companies that face a March 17th deadline to reach agreement with the state of Oklahoma on how to clean a polluted watershed

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 29

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