Texas’ junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson’s case
When Robert Roberson’s execution was abruptly halted in Texas, it was due to a subpoena ordering him to testify over a legal backstop that both Republicans and Democrats say should had saved him long ago: Texas’ junk science law.
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Robert Roberson’s execution was halted by judges. What’s next for him?
Texas state lawmakers subpoenaed Roberson to testify in a bid to block his execution in a case centered on “shaken baby syndrome” science that has since been refuted.
Texas Supreme Court blocks execution of Robert Roberson
The Texas Supreme Court issued a stay order in the execution of Robert Roberson. He had been scheduled to be put to death on Thursday.
Texas Was About to Execute Robert Roberson. Then a Last-Ditch Tactic Bought Him More Time
Robert Roberson, who had been set to be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome, had his execution delayed after a dramatic
What's next for Robert Roberson after execution stayed by state Supreme Court?
Questions remain over what happens next after the execution of Robert Roberson was temporarily halted by the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
Robert Roberson, whose Texas execution was halted, may appear in person at legislative hearing
Robert Roberson, a condemned man whose execution was halted, is expected to appear in person Monday at a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas.
Robert Roberson: Texas Supreme Court delays death row inmate's execution
The Texas Supreme Court delayed Robert Roberson's execution the same night he was set to die. This death penalty case has taken some twists and turns.
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What is shaken baby syndrome, the controversial diagnosis for which Robert Roberson is set to die?
The American Academy of Pediatrics embraces the diagnosis, but courts have thrown out some cases, calling it “junk science.” ...
What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it
A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. under a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of ...
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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Opinion: Texas may execute a man based on flawed science. Will Abbott intervene?
A study published last year in Forensic Science International found that a significant number of patients were misdiagnosed with abusive head trauma, citing other conditions that can cause ...
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'Shaken baby' death row inmate in Texas is running out of options to stop execution
A Texas man could soon be the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Clemency bid rejected for Texas man set to be first to be executed in U.S. for 'shaken baby' death
Robert Roberson, 57, is scheduled to die by lethal injection for his daughter's 2002 death — a conviction based on a syndrome ...
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He was sentenced to death after his toddler died. Now, shaken baby syndrome is at the heart of Robert Roberson’s 11th-hour appeals
Abusive head trauma generally occurs when a frustrated parent or caregiver violently shakes a child and/or causes a blunt impact injury, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...
Texas set to execute Robert Roberson despite claims by lawmakers and medical experts that he was wrongly convicted
Robertson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in 2002. But some argue the conviction was based on ...