MCALESTER, OK – November 13, 2025 – Following two years of in-depth reporting by HuffPost’s Jessica Schulberg, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has granted clemency to Tremane Wood, sparing him from execution for a killing that his brother admitted to committing. Schulberg’s persistent reporting — including multiple interviews with Wood’s family members and victim families and an unflinching look at overlooked issues in the criminal justice system — helped bring national media attention to a matter of life and death. In a pivotal moment, quotes from Barbara Wipf, the victim’s mother, originally shared in HuffPost’s reporting , were included in Wood’s presentation to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, expressing her belief that the state should allow Wood to live. With millions of loyal readers, HuffPost continues to play a vital role in helping people understand the world and live better lives. About HuffPostHuffPost is an award-winning news organization that publishes original journalism about real stories and real life, spanning politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more.

Source: Huffington Post November 13, 2025 18:32 UTC