Oklahoma lawmakers urge clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson as his execution date approaches and a clemency hearing nears.

Oklahoma leads the nation in executions, but new bipartisan alliances are strengthening the movement to end capital punishment in the state.

AG Drummond requests a Feb. 12 execution date for Kendrick Simpson, convicted of a 2006 double homicide.

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 to grant clemency to Tremane Wood — but the Attorney General vows to block any delay in execution.