Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Jemaine Cannon Set to Be Executed
Summary:
- Protests and vigil held at the governor's mansion as the state prepares to execute death row inmate Jemaine Cannon.
- Jemaine Cannon spent 28 years on death row and is set to be executed for the 1995 stabbing and killing of Sharonda Clark.
- Last month, the Oklahoma pardon and parole board voted against granting him clemency.
- Protesters are expressing opposition to the death penalty and showing support for Cannon, Clark, and their families.
Lead:
People are gathering for a vigil and protest at the governor's mansion as the state is set to execute death row inmate Jemaine Cannon.
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KSEO's Audra Goodson is there now and reports seeing dozens of people protesting in front of the governor's mansion. The protesters are holding signs and voicing their opposition to the death penalty in the state.
Jemaine Cannon's execution is scheduled to take place in just 30 minutes after spending 28 years on death row. He was convicted of stabbing and killing Sharonda Clark in 1995. Last month, the Oklahoma pardon and parole board voted three to two against granting him clemency.
At the vigil, people are gathering to pray for Jemaine Cannon, Sharonda Clark, and their families. The event also aims to express opposition to future executions. Organizers welcome anyone to join and support the cause in Oklahoma City.
As the minutes tick away towards the execution, emotions are running high, and the crowd continues to grow with people showing solidarity for the cause.
Ending:
Audrey Goodson, reporting for KOCO 5 News, keeps an eye on the situation as the vigil and protest unfold. The fate of Jemaine Cannon remains uncertain, but the event serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding the death penalty in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City