Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby case
One month out from Robert Roberson’s execution, 86 lawmakers signed a letter pressing the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency, which would be up to Gov. Greg Abbott to grant. The board can take up until two days before the execution ...
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Robert Roberson went to death row for a Shaken Baby Syndrome case built on skimpy forensics and bad judgment calls. An Oct. 17 execution date looms.
East Texas man seeks clemency as execution date in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case approaches
Robert Roberson, who is facing execution in a controversial "shaken baby syndrome" case, asked for clemency with the support of activists and state legislators.
Bipartisan Texas legislators join calls for clemency for Robert Roberson
The condemned Texas man was convicted of killing his daughter in 2003 based on an outdated ‘shaken baby syndrome’ diagnostic process.
1 month before execution, lawmakers plead Texas man's innocence
Robert Roberson is set to be executed in Texas on October 17. Now lawmakers, scientists, officials say new evidence exonerates him.
Bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers demand convicted killer's execution be halted: 'Serious doubts'
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers urged Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles to halt the execution of a man convicted of killing his infant in 2002.
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Robert Roberson New Evidence in Habeas Filing Rejected by Appeals Court
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (TCCA) last week dismissed Robert Roberson’s application for habeas relief, citing procedural issues and failing to consider new medical evidence that challenges ...
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Robert Roberson’s execution is a month away. Did investigators misunderstand his condition?
A bipartisan coalition of 86 Texas House representatives is asking the state for clemency in the case of Robert Roberson.
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Robert Roberson’s Death Penalty Case Shows How Justice System Fails People With Autism
He was convicted in his daughter’s death. Those who believe he’s innocent argue his diagnosis helps explain how he ended up ...
Dad convicted of fatally shaking child is set to die. Why advocates say he’s innocent
She was given Phenergan — a drug that the FDA now warns against prescribing to some children — and sent home, according to ...
John Grisham: Gov. Abbott must stop this execution
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and Governor Abbott should grant clemency to Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to die ...
Texas Is About 'To Execute Forrest Gump,' Lawyer Warns
Robert Roberson, who is autistic, is scheduled to be executed on October 17, with his supporters saying he could be put to ...
Texas lawmakers and advocates say man on death row is innocent, no crime committed
Next month, a man is scheduled to be executed by the state for the murder of his daughter, after two decades on death row. A ...
Officers, EMT testify in day 2 of trial for man accused of killing Starrville pastor
Lindsay Bessette, and EMT who responded to the scene of the shooting at the church, took the stand Tuesday. "The way the ...