Judge in Michael Jordan's father's murder trial pleas for the convicted killer's release
SUMMARY
A North Carolina judge, Gregory Weeks, who presided over the 1996 murder trial of James Jordan, father of NBA star Michael Jordan, has petitioned the state’s parole commission for the release of Daniel Green, convicted of Jordan's murder. Weeks revealed that crucial forensic evidence was not disclosed during the trial, which could have affected the outcome. This evidence indicated that a blood-like substance found in Jordan's car might not have belonged to him. Green, who has maintained his innocence, expressed gratitude for the judge's actions, emphasizing the significance of Weeks advocating for his parole. The parole commission will deliberate for at least a month on whether to grant Green's release. Green's co-defendant, Larry Demery, testified against him during the trial, claiming Green shot Jordan during a robbery.
