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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michelle Del Rey

Ex-juror in ‘shaken baby’ case tells hearing Texas death row inmate should not face execution

Terre Compton, a juror who convicted Robert Roberson of capital murder, says she now believes he is a innocent man - (Texas House of Representatives)

A juror who helped convict an autistic death row inmate whose execution was dramatically stopped four days ago has told a group of lawmakers she now believes he is innocent and his life should be spared.

Roberson, 57, was blocked from appearing in person before the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence on Monday.

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