Supreme Court, Oklahoma and death row

Supreme Court grants a new hearing for the only woman on Oklahoma's death row
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row over concerns that prosecutors’ discussion of her sexual history rendered her trial unfair in the murder of her estranged husband.
Supreme Court directs new review of death row case from woman who says she was sex shamed
Brenda Andrew's lawyers said prosecutors used her sexual history, demeanor and even her thong underwear to convict her of murdering her estranged husband.
Supreme Court rules for female Oklahoma death row inmate over sex-shaming claim
The Supreme Court found an Oklahoma woman convicted of murdering her estranged husband can pursue a claim that prosecutors inappropriately focused on her sex life at trial.
Supreme Court revives case of death row inmate who says she was ‘sex-shamed’ at trial
The Supreme Court on Tuesday revived a challenge by a death row inmate in Oklahoma who claims prosecutors “sex-shamed” her during her trial, referring to her as a “slut puppy” and holding up her thong for the jury.
Timeline: Brenda Andrew’s death row case and the Supreme Court’s call for review
Brenda Andrew, Oklahoma’s only woman on death row, has been granted a lifeline by the U.S. Supreme Court, which has ordered a new review of her case following claims that her trial was unfair due to irrelevant and prejudicial evidence presented by prosecutors.
'May pursue other appropriate action': DOJ officials discuss discrimination report
On Tuesday, federal officials shared new details into an investigation over discrimination based on behavioral health ...
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Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre finds ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack
OKLAHOMA CITY — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department ... and there are no viable avenues for further investigation, ...
Justice Department says there are 'credible reports' law enforcement took part in 1921 Tulsa massacre
Some law enforcement members participated in arson and murders that occurred during the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma ...
Sarah Stitt: Oklahoma can no longer overlook struggles of women in criminal justice system
By ensuring women in our justice system are held accountable and given the treatment and support needed, we can reduce ...
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How does Oklahoma's juvenile justice system work? Here's what to know.
Attorney Lashandra Peoples-Johnson provided an overview of how the justice system addresses crimes committed by minors in Oklahoma, outlining classifications, court processes, and potential ...
More Than a Century After the Tulsa Race Massacre, One Question Endures: What Is Justice?
Survivors of the 1921 massacre and their descendants contemplate the meaning of reparations in today’s Tulsa, Okla.
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Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case
The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded Friday, Jan.10 that while federal ...
Oklahoma lawmakers to consider more than 3,000 bills for 2025 legislative session
Oklahoma lawmakers will soon begin the cumbersome process of reviewing more than 3,000 bills and resolutions filed for the ...
Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says
The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black ...