The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 to recommend clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn, who is on death row for the 1992 murder of convenience store owner Kenneth Meers during a robbery. The decision now rests with Governor Kevin Stitt, who has previously denied clemency in other cases and only granted it once in 2021. Littlejohn maintains he did not fire the fatal shot, while two witnesses identified him as the shooter. Emotional testimonies were presented from both Littlejohn's family, who seek mercy, and Meers' relatives, who oppose clemency, emphasizing the long-lasting impact of the crime. Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed disappointment in the board's recommendation, asserting that justice has yet to be served for Meers' family. Littlejohn's execution is currently scheduled for September 26, pending the governor's decision.