Judge in Innocent Man case agrees to suppress original …
UPDATE Feb 23, 2024: A Tulsa County judge granted a motion to suppress the 1984 confession of Karl Fontenot on Friday afternoon, but stopped short of addressing the defense’s motion to …
Oklahoma carries out last execution of 2024 - readfrontier.org
Dec 19, 2024 · Oklahoma carried out its fourth execution of 2024 on Thursday with the death of Kevin Ray Underwood on his 45th birthday. With a long sigh, Underwood used his final words …
We fact-checked what Oklahoma law says about teaching ... - The …
Jul 11, 2024 · State law prohibits the teaching of sectarian or religious doctrine in Oklahoma public schools but allows the reading of Scripture.The current Oklahoma academic standards …
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Dec 30, 2024 · Backlash over State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ attacks on local schools swayed voters in Tulsa Public Schools board races this year. Three candidates won after …
One Oklahoma Supreme Court justice is ousted after dark money …
Nov 5, 2024 · Oklahomans narrowly chose to retain two of the three state Supreme Court justices who were on the ballot inTuesday’s election after anonymous groups spent millions to sway …
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Clemency denied for convicted child killer Kevin Underwood
Dec 13, 2024 · The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board unanimously denied clemency on Friday for convicted killer Kevin Ray Underwood. Underwood, 44, has been on death row for almost …
Board recommends parole for Wayne Thompson, who was locked …
Jan 14, 2025 · Family and friends wept and cheered after decades of rejection from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. The final decision to grant Thompson freedom now rests with Gov. …
Some Oklahoma parents turn kids over to the state after …
Dec 20, 2024 · Editor’s note: This story mentions suicide and abandonment. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 to reach the state’s mental health hotline.. Tucked between a …
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Dec 26, 2024 · The Frontier Needs Your Support. As a nonprofit news organization, The Frontier is funded by tax-deductible donations made by people who support quality journalism. Want to …