"I stand with Julius and his whole family" - Stephen Curry becomes latest NBA player to demand justice for Julius Jones in controversial death row case
Stephen Curry has become the latest NBA player to voice his support for Julius Jones. Curry has backed a clemency petition for the death-row inmate, who is believed to be wrongfully charged with murdering an Oklahoma man.
Jones has been incarcerated since August 1999 after being convicted at the age of 19. Various international figures, NBA stars and the Innocence Project have studied the case, and rallied on Jones' behalf. A flawed investigation, racial bias and an ill-equipped defense suggest a wrongful conviction of Jones.
In a video posted on social media, Curry offered his support to Jones and his family. He emphasized he would stand behind Jones, hoping that he gets justice and becomes a free man soon. Curry said:
It’s Stephen Curry, and I stand with Julius and his whole family and pray that justice is served for our brother, and that he’s a free man soon.
Shout out to @TiffanyCrutcher
for connecting with @StephenCurry30 in OKC and bringing him up to speed on #justiceforjulius 💚
We appreciate the support, Steph! https://t.co/J6eZQh6j4z
Curry later spoke about a conversation he had with Jones and how he was unable to celebrate his side's victory against OKC because he was thinking about how the death-row inmate would be feeling at that point. Speaking at a post-match press conference, Curry said:
I got goosebumps right now. I come out of a basketball game, and you’re celebrating a win in the locker room, and then you’re like, what’s it like in his shoes right now
“I got goosebumps right now. I come out of a basketball game, and you’re celebrating a win in the locker room, and then you’re like, what’s it like in his shoes right now.”
Steph Curry on Julius Darius Jones and the conversation they had. https://t.co/mRPwZkezXJ
With stars such as Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook and Trae Young speaking up for Julius Jones and pushing for his justice, it remains to be seen if he becomes a free man soon.
Curry has always been an active voice in the community. He has stood up for social justice issues and help enlighten people, enabling them to make informed decisions.
Stephen Curry has been at the forefront of fighting for minority rights and calling out unjust behavior at every level. That includes the Black Lives Matter movement or fighting to gain justice for Breonna Taylor and other victims of police brutality. He has not shied away from controversy irrespective of the backlash he gets.
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