Sen. Nice comments on Tremane Wood clemency

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nikki Nice issued the following statement after Gov. Kevin Stitt granted clemency Thursday to Tremane Wood shortly before his scheduled execution.

“We know there are deep inequalities in how the death penalty is applied in Oklahoma. Race and lack of resources are major factors in who lives and who dies. There were troubling circumstances in this case, and I’m grateful the governor accepted the recommendation of the Pardon and Parole Board to grant clemency. Advocacy works, and the prayers of Tremane’s family have been answered. 

“I hope that the Legislature will return in February and give full passage to Senate Bill 601 to extend a moratorium on the death penalty in Oklahoma.” – Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City.

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For more information, contact:  
Sen. Nikki Nice at 405-521-5531 or Nikki.Nice@oksenate.gov