Texas lawmakers, rather than Gov. Abbott, took lead in winning Roberson reprieve
A frantic and unprecedented rush by Texas lawmakers to successfully block the controversial execution of death row inmate ...
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Robert Roberson had been set to die Thursday for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Among those who believe he is innocent is the former lead detective on the case.
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As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence
It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who ...
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Execution Halted in Shaken Baby Case as New Evidence Emerges 90 Minutes Before Scheduled Death
In a dramatic turn of events, Robert Robertson, who was sentenced to death in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter ...