#juliusjones update: Oklahoma Governor reduces sentence to life in prison, no parole Following a recommendation from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, Stitt on Thursday granted clemency to Jones, reducing the inmate's sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Although Gov. Kevin Stitt's decision veers slightly from the board's recommendation, it means the execution of Jones, who spent nearly 20 years on death row, is canceled. It marks a partial win for a diverse group of Jones activists and supporters who have proclaimed the inmate was wrongfully convicted in the murder of Edmond insurance executive Paul Howell during a carjacking. Go to the link in our bio to read more.