In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, Daniel Green—the man convicted for the brutal 1993 murder of basketball icon Michael Jordan's father—has launched a desperate plea for freedom from his North Carolina prison cell.
A Father's Tragic End
James Jordan, the beloved father of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, was tragically killed during a carjacking incident in July 1993. His body was discovered days later in a South Carolina swamp, a crime that stunned the nation and devastated the Jordan family.
Green's Desperate Appeal
Now, three decades later, Daniel Green maintains his innocence in a bombshell appeal filed with the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission. Green claims he was wrongfully convicted and has exhausted all legal avenues, making this his final chance at freedom.
"I am innocent of the murder of James Jordan," Green declared in his emotional plea, arguing that the prosecution's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence and questionable testimony.
The Controversial Case
The original trial revealed chilling details: Green and an accomplice were accused of shooting James Jordan during a carjacking, then dumping his body. However, Green has consistently argued that he arrived after the murder occurred and was coerced into participating in the cover-up.
Legal experts note that Green's appeal raises serious questions about the handling of evidence and witness testimony in the original investigation.
Michael Jordan's Silent Anguish
The basketball legend has remained notably silent about this latest development. The murder of his father profoundly affected Jordan, coming just as he was achieving global superstardom. Many credit this personal tragedy with influencing his first retirement from basketball months later.
As the parole commission reviews Green's desperate plea, the sports world watches intently, wondering if this chapter of basketball's darkest history might be reopening—and whether justice was truly served three decades ago.
