A shocking revelation has emerged in the nearly 30-year-old murder case of James Jordan, father of NBA legend Michael Jordan. According to TMZ, retired Judge Gregory Weeks, who presided over the 1996 trial, has called for the release of Daniel Green, one of the men convicted of the crime. Weeks believes critical evidence was withheld during the trial, raising doubts about whether Green is guilty.
James Jordan was tragically killed on July 23, 1993, while resting in his car on the side of a North Carolina highway. Prosecutors alleged that Daniel Green, then 18 years old, shot and killed Jordan during a robbery. Green was sentenced to life in prison and has since served his sentence at Southern Correctional Institute in Troy, North Carolina.
Judge Weeks’ call for Green’s release centers around the actions of a forensic expert who testified during the trial. According to Weeks, the expert failed to disclose key findings regarding blood evidence found in James Jordan’s car. Weeks claims that tests from the scene came back either negative or inconclusive, and he believes that this information could have altered the outcome of the trial.
Judge Weeks’ petition to the North Carolina parole board is a significant development in the case. “It speaks volumes about this case, and I’m overwhelmingly grateful,” Green told ABC in a phone interview. He described the judge’s recent efforts on his behalf as “significant.”
Green has maintained his innocence for decades, arguing that he did not kill Michael Jordan’s father. Despite his conviction, Green has insisted that his role in the incident was limited and that another individual was responsible for the murder. This latest move by Judge Weeks may bolster Green’s claims as parole officials review his case.
The parole board will now deliberate over Weeks’ petition, a process that could take several weeks or longer. A decision on Green’s potential release is expected in the near future. The case has sparked renewed interest due to the high-profile nature of the crime and the involvement of Michael Jordan’s family.
As of now, Michael Jordan has not publicly commented on Judge Weeks’ request. The basketball icon has remained largely silent on the matter over the years, and it is unclear if he will address the new developments in his father’s murder case.
This latest twist in the decades-old case has left many questioning whether the right person has been held accountable for James Jordan’s death. As the parole board considers Green’s future, all eyes are on the upcoming decision that could change the course of a case that has captivated public attention for nearly three decades.
