Texas was about to execute Robert Roberson. Then a last-ditch tactic bought him more time
Robert Roberson, who had been set to be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby
Texas high court blocks execution of Robert Roberson after novel legal move by lawmakers
If he’s put to death, Robert Roberson III, who is autistic, will become the first person in the country to be executed in a “shaken baby syndrome” case.
Texas' junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson's case
speaks during a protest outside the prison where Robert Roberson is scheduled for execution at the Huntsville Unit of the Texas State Penitentiary, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Huntsville ...
Texas’ junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson’s case
A man whose execution was halted will testify at a legislative hearing about a “junk science” law in Texas that many say should have saved him long ago.
Live updates: Lead attorney in Robert Roberson testifies at hearing in Texas
An unprecedented hearing was underway Monday afternoon at the Texas Capitol as the fate of Robert Roberson’s highly anticipated testimony remained unclear. Roberson, 57, was sentenced to death in 2003 for reportedly fatally shaking his 2-year-old daughter,
Robert Roberson to testify to Texas lawmakers days after scheduled execution
Just four days ago, Roberson was minutes away from being executed while a flurry of legal motions and appeals ended with the Texas Supreme Court issuing a stay. On Monday, he's set to testify to a state committee.
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Texas court issues last-minute decision blocking execution of father in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case
Robert Roberson, 57, was set to be executed around 6 p.m. at the Huntsville Unit in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2002 death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis. However, late Thursday ...
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Texas high court punted Robert Roberson’s case to a lower court. Here’s what that means
Amanda Hernandez, director of communications at Texas Department of Criminal Justice, speaks in front of Huntsville Unit after Texas Supreme Court blocked execution of Robert Roberson, Thursday ...
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Texas man whose execution was halted by subpoena set to testify to lawmakers
holds signs as they protest outside the prison where Roberson is scheduled for execution at the Huntsville Unit of the Texas State Penitentiary, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas.
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Judge issues dramatic 11th-hour delay in execution of Texas father in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case
The state is appealing the ruling. Roberson, 57, is set to be executed at the Huntsville Unit in Huntsville, Texas for the 2002 death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis. The decision ...