criminal justice

Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates set over the years. He's eaten his last meal three times. He was tried twice and has had multiple appeals, including one at the Supreme Court.

This week’s recommendation from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board marks a significant shift in a process Thompson has described as “death every three years.”

He was 15 when he killed his sister’s abuser. Even after years of good conduct, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has rejected recommending him for release.

Turn Key Health Clinics said it would leave the jail in a matter of days without a new contract in place. Jail officials also approved plans to seek bids from other medical providers and could seek an early exit to the Turn Key deal.

The Maryland Supreme Court upheld a decision to reinstate Syed's murder conviction and ordered a redo hearing. It comes just two years since Syed was freed from prison.

Attorneys for Tulsa County convicted killer April Rose Wilkens are asking a court to set her free after 26 years following the passage of a new law.

The ruling means Christopher Dunn is likely to be freed from prison, but no date has been set.

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals urged the Legislature to change the law to allow pregnant medical marijuana cardholders to be prosecuted for child neglect.

Oklahoma's attorney general filed a proposed settlement with plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

On Saturday, people of all ages started lining up outside the Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub as early as 7:30 a.m., in anticipation of an opportunity to clear their warrants.