The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied a recommendation for clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson, clearing the way for his execution.

Kendrick Simpson apologized in video appearance before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.

Oklahoma parole board denies clemency to death row inmate Kendrick Simpson in a 3-2 vote, clearing the way for his Feb. 12 execution for a 2006 double murder.

An Oklahoma death row inmate on death row for a double murder that happened nearly 20 years ago will make his case before the Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday.

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