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How legislators settled on a subpoena to delay Robert Roberson’s execution
Legislators held a daylong hearing Wednesday that ended with a surprising twist: a subpoena for Robert Roberson to testify before the committee, issued about 24 hours before he was supposed to be executed by the state of Texas.
All evidence points to Robert Roberson's innocence. Texas still plans to execute him.
Texas is set to execute Robert Roberson Thursday despite all evidence indicating he was wrongfully convicted for his 2-year-old daughter's death.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.
Texas high court blocks execution of Robert Roberson after novel legal move by lawmakers
The Texas Supreme Court late Thursday night blocked the execution of Robert Roberson III, directing state officials to allow the death row inmate to comply with a subpoena issued by a House committee for his testimony.
Texas board denies Robert Roberson’s clemency request one day before scheduled execution
Robert Roberson was found guilty in 2003 of abusing and killing his 2-year-old daughter - a crime some say never happened at all.
Robert Roberson to be executed today, despite doubts over 'shaken baby syndrome' diagnosis
Robert Roberson to be executed today, despite critics' doubts over the potentially flawed 'shaken baby syndrome' diagnosis.
Robert Roberson to be executed in Texas in unprecedented ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case
Texas is slated to put Robert Roberson III to death Thursday evening in what could be an unprecedented execution of a disabled man convicted of killing his daughter based on scrutinized science. Roberson,
Robert Roberson's execution set for today despite disputed shaken baby syndrome conviction
The autistic 57-year-old man will be the first person ever to be executed in relation to the disputed syndrome.
Texas Lawmakers Temporarily Save Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson From the Execution Chamber
Last night, Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson narrowly avoided becoming the first person in the country to be executed ...
His life spared for now, death row inmate Robert Roberson preparing to testify at Texas Capitol on Monday
Following an extraordinary legal battle and the Texas Supreme Court issuing a stay of execution Thursday, death row inmate ...
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State to execute Robert Roberson by sundown as lawmakers make last efforts to spare his life
A Palestine, Texas man who is the subject of a nationwide outpouring of support is scheduled to be put to death Thursday ...
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Robert Roberson's execution nears as lawmakers make last-ditch appeal to Gov. Greg Abbott for a delay
Robert Roberson is set Thursday evening to be the first person executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of ...
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Texas was about to execute Robert Roberson. Then a last-ditch tactic bought him more time
HOUSTON (AP) — Robert Roberson, set to be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to ...
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Texas legislature subpoena means a stay of execution for inmate | Cuomo
Robert Roberson, the first person scheduled to be executed over “shaken baby syndrome” in the death of his daughter, won a ...
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denies Robert Roberson clemency, execution set for Thursday
Less than 48 hours before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for the 57-year-old convicted of murdering his daughter, Nikki Curtis. The board ...