OKLAHOMA CITY (May 8, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing back on what he calls politically motivated attacks surrounding a grand jury report on the early release of an inmate.
“My heart goes out to the victim, Micaela Borrego, and her family. This is a family whose lives are changed forever. She was severely injured. Justice got it right; the inmate should be punished. One hundred percent, my heart breaks for that victim. Drunk driving does not belong in the state of Oklahoma,” Governor Stitt said.
The governor emphasized that neither he nor his office provided any special treatment to the inmate.
“I did zero favors for this inmate. The grand jury said there is no criminal wrongdoing from DOC or the Governor’s Office. What you have basically is political gossip and a political statement for a guy running for governor,” Stitt said.
Governor Stitt’s focus remains on victims and public safety, not politics. He will continue to stand with victims and hold drunk drivers accountable to the law.
Watch the full interview here.
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