Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared
Briefly

Emmanuel Littlejohn was executed in Oklahoma despite a parole board's recommendation for clemency, marking the fourth execution in the US within a week.
As he lay on the gurney awaiting execution, Littlejohn told his family, 'Everything is going to be OK. I love you,' demonstrating his emotional state.
The death of Littlejohn highlights the contentious nature of the justice system, particularly with the controversial use of different theories to try him and his co-defendant.
The execution raises concerns about the fairness of trials, as Littlejohn's attorneys indicated a disparity in the prosecution's approach towards him and his co-defendant.
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