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Utah Jazz’s Irv Roland both thrilled and frustrated by ruling that spares Julius Jones’ life, but gives him no chance at parole

Assistant coach who has spent considerable time working to exonerate his friend believes the ruling is a nonsensical mixed message, but remains hopeful that the convicted murderer will ultimately go free.

(Eric Walden | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz assistant coach Irv Roland shows off his "Justice for Julius" wristband, just days ahead of the death row convict's scheduled execution in Oklahoma.