Oklahoma Governor Commutes Julius Jones' Death Sentence

Oklahoma Governor Commutes Julius Jones' Death Sentence

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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Julius Jones, convicted of a 1999 murder, was granted clemency by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt just hours before his scheduled execution. Jones, who has always maintained his innocence, will now serve life in prison without parole.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened to Julius Jones just hours before his execution?

He confessed to the crime.

He was released from prison.

He was granted clemency.

He was transferred to another prison.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Julius Jones convicted for the murder of an Oklahoma City businessman?

2001

1999

1995

2003

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Julius Jones consistently claimed since his conviction?

He was framed by his family.

He is innocent of the charges.

He was in another state at the time.

He is guilty and deserves the sentence.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who commuted Julius Jones's death sentence?

The President of the United States

The Mayor of Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma Governor

The Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Julius Jones's current sentence after the commutation?

Life with the possibility of parole

Life without the possibility of parole

20 years in prison

Death sentence