Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has named Rex Duncan as a special independent counsel to review Richard Glossip’s murder conviction and death sentence. Glossip was convicted of the murder of his manager Barry Van Treese.
“As my office will represent the State at the clemency hearing, it is my responsibility to ensure that we are appropriately responding to all evidence that has been presented through Mr. Glossip’s conviction and incarceration,” Drummond said. “Circumstances surrounding this case necessitate a thorough review. While I am confident in our judicial system, that does not allow me to ignore evidence. This review helps ensure that justice is served, both to the Van Treese family and the accused.”
Duncan is a former prosecutor and Oklahoma House Representative. He also served as a Colonel in the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Drummond notes he spoke with the Van Treese family before appointed Duncan.
“I always will remain focused on the families of victims, who have suffered unimaginable loss and await justice for their loved ones,” he said.
Representative Kevin McDugle has championed Glossip’s case and led the way for an independent law firm to look over the case and possible new evidence. The firm did find that Glossip’s case does deserve another look.
