Man Serving Life for Michael Jordan's Father's 1993 Murder Seeks Release

Daniel Green, serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of James Jordan, father of NBA legend Michael Jordan, has publicly declared his innocence and called for immediate release after spending 30 years in prison. Convicted alongside Larry Demery, Green admitted to helping dispose of Jordan's body but denies firing the fatal shot during what was deemed a botched robbery. The case gained renewed attention when Judge Gregory Weeks, who presided over their 1996 trial, expressed doubts about the conviction due to new evidence suggesting the blood found in Jordan's car may not have been his. Green, now 50, spends much of his time researching his case and the justice system, emphasizing the challenges he faced due to societal prejudices. He recounts his longstanding friendship with Demery, which began in third grade, and reflects on the impact of incarceration, asserting his desire to be exonerated. Despite being granted parole in 2020, Green's release was rescinded, and he continues to maintain his innocence in interviews, appealing to Michael Jordan and his family for understanding.