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What to know about Texas court's decision to pause Roberson's execution in shaken baby case

A Texas appeals court has paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was set to be the first in the U.S. executed for a murder linked to shaken baby syndrome

The Independent UK

Texas court again pauses execution of man in ‘shaken baby’ case

Robert Roberson, who has maintained innocence in death of two-year-old daughter, gets third execution date stayed

The Guardian - US

Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

Texas’ top criminal court has again paused the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he had been set to become the first person in the U.S. put to death in a shaken baby case

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‘You cannot undo a wrongful execution’: push to halt killing of Texas man in ‘shaken baby’ case

Lawyers scramble as Robert Roberson to be first person executed under theory now widely seen as junk science

The Guardian - US

Texas father remains hopeful he can avoid execution in ‘shaken baby’ case

Robert Roberson said he is optimistic he will one day get a chance to prove his innocence with a new trial

The Independent UK

Renewed focus on Roberson case is latest in deluge of political pressure aimed at Texas judiciary

The latest calls to stave off the politically charged execution come after a summer where GOP leaders asked the state courts to kick Democrats out of office and throw Beto O’Rourke in jail.

The Texas Tribune

Death row inmate Robert Roberson claims judicial misconduct in bid for new trial

A new petition claims Anderson County judges acted unconstitutionally multiple times in both Roberson’s case and in recognizing custody of his daughter.

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Robert Roberson Faces New Execution Date in Controversial ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Case

The new date comes after Ken Paxton took over the case that could lead to the nation's first execution based on the contested diagnosis.

Texas Observer

Judge in Robert Roberson's Case Steps Down, What Does this Mean for the Texas Death Row Inmate?

The recusal of Judge Deborah Oakes Evans adds a twist to the Texas death row inmate's case as defense attorneys push for reconsideration of new evidence.

Latin Times

Trial judge in Robert Roberson’s death row case agrees to recusal

Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself after a challenge to her impartiality over longtime relationships with case prosecutors and judges.

The Texas Tribune

Texas court clears way for execution

Robert Roberson evaded execution last month when legislators tossed him a lifeline. Texas' top court just tossed it

Salon

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first

Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Death Row Inmate's Fate Has Just Been Sealed After Months-Long Delay

The execution of Robert Roberson will proceed

Latin Times

Texas Supreme Court removes temporary block to Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court ruled that legislators can’t use subpoenas to block death row inmates’ executions, but suggested there’s still time for Roberson to testify before a Texas House panel.

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There are warring depictions of Robert Roberson’s murder case. Here’s what to know.

Even before the Texas man’s death sentence became a political lightning rod, law enforcement and medical experts had differing opinions on the evidence that convicted him.

Latin Times

Texas Death Row Inmate Saved From Execution Last Minute is 'Bad Man' That Deserves to Die, Victim's Family Says

The Texas death row inmate who was spared moments before he was slated for execution last week is a "bad man" who deserves to die, the victim's family says.

The Independent UK

Texas attorney general insists ‘shaken baby’ death row inmate who received sudden reprieve is guilty and should still be executed

It is the first time Ken Paxton has spoken out on the matter

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Roberson’s case

After the attorney general insisted on the death row inmate’s guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.

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New Evidence in Texas Shaken Baby Case Would've Prevented Death Sentence, Juror Says After Inmate Saved By Last Minute Intervention

A Texas death row inmate was temporarily saved from execution Thursday when a hearing was scheduled to raise concerns about the science behind the conviction.

The Guardian - US

Republicans express alarm that Texas execution nearly went ahead

Lawmakers unhappy with handling of Robert Roberson case as doubts grow over science used to secure conviction

Latin Times

Robert Roberson Absent From Hearing as AG Paxton and Gov. Abbott Condemn Texas Lawmakers Who Halted Execution

The bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped halt the execution stood by their decision: "We have to make sure this never happens again."

The Independent UK

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

Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the murder of his own daughter – but received a last-minute reprieve amid widespread concerns that she died of natural causes

Al Jazeera

What is shaken baby syndrome? Why might a Texas man be executed over it?

If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.

The Independent UK

Texas man whose execution was halted by subpoena set to testify to lawmakers

A Texas man whose execution was halted after a last-ditch subpoena is expected to testify before lawmakers

The Independent UK

Texas' junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson's case

A man whose execution was halted will testify at a legislative hearing about a “junk science” law in Texas that many say should have saved him long ago

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