Allen loses appeal; Jackson arrested in protest 01/10/2001 From Staff Reports Two-time killer Wanda Jean Allen, who Thursday could become the first woman executed in Oklahoma since statehood, lost a last-ditch federal court appeal tonight. The 7 p.m. ruling came about an hour before at least 30 death penalty protesters, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, were arrested on misdemeanor trespassing complaints during a peaceful protest in Oklahoma City. U.S. District Judge Tim Leonard issued a 12-page order denying Allen's request for an execution delay and a new clemency hearing. However, Allen's scheduled 9 p.m. execution remained in doubt as Gov. ...
