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.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt grants clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood, commuting his sentence to life without parole.