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Supreme Court Grants a New Hearing for the Only Woman on Oklahoma’s Death Row

Wednesday, January 22 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row over concerns that prosecutors’ discussion of her sexual history rendered her trial unfair in the murder of her estranged husband.The court, over two dissenting votes, threw out a federal... Read More.

US Carries Out 25 Executions This Year as Death Penalty Trends in Nation Held Steady

Thursday, December 26 by Ponca City Now

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states, including Alabama, which became the first state to use nitrogen gas as an execution method, according to an annual report on capital punishment.The report by the Read More.

President Biden Commuted Sentences of Nearly all Federal inmates on Death Row, Except 3

Wednesday, December 25 by Ponca City Now

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Monday announced he had commuted the sentences of nearly all federal inmates on death row, with the exception of three who did not receive clemency.There are 37 inmates initially sentenced to death who will be impacted by Mr. Biden’s action and will now receive life in prison without... Read More.

Motion Filed to Reevaluate Competency of Death Row Inmate

Wednesday, December 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion in Comanche County district court to reevaluate the competency of Ricky Ray Malone, who was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to death for the 2003 execution-style shooting death of Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Nik Green. Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, worked with Green’s... Read More.

Court Of Appeals Grants Stay In Clemency Hearing For Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Kevin Underwood

Tuesday, December 10 by Ponca City Now

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay for the clemency hearing of Oklahoma death row inmate Kevin Underwood. The hearing was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9 despite delays brought on by the controversy of recent resignations on the Pardon and Parole Board and a legal challenge filed by his attorneys. However,... Read More.

Edmond Officer Charged In Shooting Death Of Brother Testifies In Stand Your Ground Hearing

Thursday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

EDMOND, Okla. –An Edmond police officer recalled the day she shot and killed her brother, testifying it was in self-defense and to protect their mother.The Oklahoma County District Attorney charged Lieutenant Jennifer Haddock with first-degree manslaughter but she had filed for immunity from prosecution under Oklahoma’s Stand Your Ground law. Haddock’s immunity hearing was held on... Read More.

Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this point."Burr said police were called... Read More.

Deputies Cleared In Death Of Barrow; Details Of April Shootout Released

Thursday, June 16 by Lyman James

The shooting death of a 32-year-old Ark City woman by deputies with the Cowley County Sheriff's Office in April has been ruled lawful and justified, according to County Attorney Larry Schwartz Thursday morning.Andrea Barrow shot at three deputies and hospitalized two the afternoon of April 15 north of Winfield near U.S. 77 on 122nd... Read More.

Less than 120 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Tuesday, One new death for Kay County

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 111 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 424,999 COVID-19 cases overall as 12,531 are active. The number of statewide active cases is 214 less than Monday.OSDH documented 56 new virus-related deaths on Tuesday as they are working on the backlog, putting Oklahoma's death toll to... Read More.

Less than 400 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, One new death for Kay County

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 359 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Feb. 23. Oklahoma has seen 420,212 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 1,013 from Monday as there are 14,040 COVID-19 cases active statewide on Tuesday.A total of 24 virus-related... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: Death

Supreme Court Grants a New Hearing for the Only Woman on Oklahoma’s Death Row

US Carries Out 25 Executions This Year as Death Penalty Trends in Nation Held Steady

President Biden Commuted Sentences of Nearly all Federal inmates on Death Row, Except 3

Motion Filed to Reevaluate Competency of Death Row Inmate

Court Of Appeals Grants Stay In Clemency Hearing For Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Kevin Underwood

Edmond Officer Charged In Shooting Death Of Brother Testifies In Stand Your Ground Hearing

Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

Deputies Cleared In Death Of Barrow; Details Of April Shootout Released

Less than 120 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Tuesday, One new death for Kay County

Less than 400 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, One new death for Kay County

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