“It’s just so dangerous and it makes it wholly apparent how broken our system is,” Rev. Cece Jones-Davis of the state's decision to set an execution date just one week after a parole board recommended Julius Jones receive a commuted sentence of life with the possibility of parole.
The case of Brandon Bernard, who was 18 when he took part in the murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley, drew support from prominent activists, lawyers and even jurors who decided his fate.
Brandon Bernard was just a teen when he participated in the murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley. Now advocates, including a former federal prosecutor who worked on the case and several jurors, want to see his death penalty commuted.
The reality star and staunch advocate for prison reform has joined a growing chorus of activists, athletes, and celebrities calling for #JusticeforJulius.
Professor and advocate Marc Howard’s work in criminal justice reform began after his childhood friend was wrongfully convicted of murder. Now, he’s aiming to reform the prison system on a national level.
An attorney who represented the family of victim Steve Thomas said he is convinced "beyond any shadow of a doubt" that Corey Miller is responsible for the 16-year-old's death.
