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 ...
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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 ...
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.
Robert Roberson 'shaken baby syndrome' execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
In an 11th-hour turn of events, Robert Roberson, the first person set to be executed in the U.S. based on the largely ...
Robert Roberson expected to testify before legislative panel after execution stay
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson's execution after bipartisan fight for mercy
The decision was the result of a move by five Republican and four Democratic lawmakers on the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.
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Texas Supreme Court pauses Robert Roberson's execution in 'shaken baby' case
The Texas Supreme Court delayed the Thursday execution of Robert Roberson, who was scheduled to be put to death after being ...
Robert Roberson, whose execution was stayed by Texas Supreme Court, expected to testify before legislative panel on Monday
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
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Texas appeals court reverses judge's order to delay shaken-baby case execution
A Texas man who could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is facing a lethal injection.
Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man lawmakers' last-minute appeal
The Texas Supreme Court halted Thursday night's scheduled execution of a man who would have become the first person in the ...
What We Know About the Execution Pending in the Shaken Baby Case
With his execution on hold, Robert Roberson is set to testify at a Texas House hearing about his conviction, which was based ...
Robert Roberson’s fate still undecided as lawmakers ask Texas Supreme Court to step in
Hours after Robert Roberson was set to be executed on Thursday night, legal battles aimed at delaying his death continued ...