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Politics
Griffin Eckstein

Texas judge halts execution of Roberson

A Texas judge granted a last-minute restraining order to stop the execution of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate who many believe is innocent. The temporary reprieve leaves Roberson’s path to exoneration open, though it’s unclear what his next steps are.

Travis County Judge Jessica Mangrum granted a temporary order halting the execution just 90 minutes before it was scheduled to take place after Governor Greg Abbott and the United States Supreme Court declined to intercede.

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