Clemency Denied: Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Michael Smith’s Plea Rejected

In a somber decision, the State Pardon and Parole Board in Oklahoma City has voted to deny clemency for death row inmate Michael Smith. Convicted of two separate murders on the same day in 2002, Smith's plea for leniency was met with a unanimous rejection from the board. As the scheduled execution date looms, Smith maintains his innocence, attributing his confession to inconsistency and hallucinations.

Michael Smith, facing a scheduled execution on April 4th, was convicted of two murders that occurred in Oklahoma City in 2002. The crimes, committed. . .