Execution of death row inmate to go ahead despite new evidence that could prove crime was never committed
The execution of a prisoner on death row will go ahead despite alleged evidence that could 'prove' his innocence.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied a state house committee’s attempt to delay the execution of a man convicted of ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph11h
Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first
Texas can proceed with scheduling the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson despite his claims of innocence and calls ...
Houston Public Media2d
Robert Roberson’s execution can’t be stopped by Texas House subpoena, state Supreme Court rules
Roberson was scheduled for execution last month over the death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki in 2002. Prosecutors argued ...
Execution of Robert Roberson to resume, Texas Supreme Court says
After months of delays and an attempt for clemency​, the execution of Robert Roberson will resume, according to a new filing​ ...
Dallas Observer2d
Texas Supreme Court Rules Legislators Out of Bounds in Halting Roberson Execution
A statement from me and @leachfortexas regarding #SCOTX and the taking the testimony of #RobertRoberson. #txlege ...
Click2Houston20d
Relatives of 2-year-old victim appeal to Texas lawmakers, stressing evidence against convicted killer Robert Roberson
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Dallas Morning News2d
Timeline: What to know about efforts to spare Texas’ Robert Roberson from execution
The battle over the execution of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson III took another turn Friday when the Texas Supreme Court ruled the state Legislature does not have the power to stall an ...
The Independent26d
Texas court issues last-minute decision blocking execution of father in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case
Texas’s Supreme Court blocked the execution of a man who was set to die on Thursday, hours before the convicted killer’s execution warrant expired at midnight. Robert Roberson, 57 ...
Los Angeles Times24d
Editorial: Robert Roberson death penalty case in Texas has turned into a horrific circus
Robert Roberson’s death sentence has become a circus ... by Friday’s decision to seek death for Buffalo, N.Y., mass killer Payton Gendron. Jan. 16, 2024 Involvement of celebrities adds ...
The Texas Tribune24d
Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice
That statute is drawing renewed attention as a bipartisan group of House lawmakers embark on a last-ditch attempt to forestall the execution of Robert Roberson, who has turned to the law to ...
Click2Houston23d
Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice
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