Criminal Law

Clemency Recommendation in Oklahoma
AP reports, "Clemency recommended for convicted killer," via NewsOK.com. The state parole board has recommended clemency for a man convicted of a killing in Oklahoma City during a robbery of a steakhouse in 1996...

More on Oklahoma Clemency Recommendation
The Oklahoman's NewsOK.com reports, "Board asks Henry to stop inmate's execution," by Julie Brisbee. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has asked Gov. Brad Henry to halt the execution of a man sentenced to death for killing a man during...

Oklahoma Governor Commutes Death Sentence at Jurors' and Parole Board's Request
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry commuted the death sentence of Kevin Young to life in prison without parole on July 24th. Henry stated, "This was a very difficult decision and one that I did not take lightly...

More on Oklahoma Clemency
The Oklahoman reports, "Governor spares 2nd killer's life." For the second time in his five years in office, Gov. Brad Henry granted clemency for a man on death row. Henry approved clemency for Kevin Young, who was sentenced to death...

Clemency in Oklahoma
The Oklahoman reports, "Governor commutes inmate's death sentence." Gov. Brad Henry today approved clemency for death row inmate Kevin Young. The governor commuted his sentence to life without the possibility of parole as recommended by the state Pardon and Parole...

Clemency Recommendation in Arkansas
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reports, "4-3 board vote urges killer be spared." In a 4-3 decision, citing ?unusual circumstances,? the Arkansas Parole Board recommended that Frank Williams Jr...

Oklahoma Bacterial Outbreak
One Person Dead, 14 Hospitalized

Religious Decorations
Oklahoma City to pay attorney fees in religious freedom violations lawsuit.

Soliris Patent
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. agrees to pay the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation a $10 million patent infringement settlement.