Emmanuel Littlejohn, a man convicted of the shooting death of a convenience store owner during a robbery in Oklahoma City in 1992, is facing execution unless granted clemency by Governor Kevin Stitt. Littlejohn maintains that his accomplice was the shooter, not him, and is awaiting a decision on whether he will live or die. The Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency in a rare move, citing unclear evidence in the case. Littlejohn’s lawyers argued that his difficult childhood and past influenced his actions, presenting him as a positive role model now. Littlejohn has expressed remorse and sought forgiveness from the victim’s family, but they are in favor of his execution. The clemency campaign for Littlejohn is led by the Rev. Jeff Hood, who has questioned the fairness and certainty of Littlejohn’s guilt, pointing out inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. Littlejohn’s case has similarities to that of Julius Jones, another death row inmate who received clemency. The uncertainty surrounding Littlejohn’s role in the shooting and questions about prosecutorial misconduct have fueled the fight for his clemency. Littlejohn’s fate now rests in the hands of the Governor as the date of his possible execution approaches.
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