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Texas’ Top Criminal Court Has Stymied the State’s ‘Junk Science’ Law. Will SCOTUS Intervene?

If the U.S. Supreme Court renders a decision in favor of Charles Flores and others, it would likely force the Court of Criminal Appeals to relax its extremely strict handling of appeals based on shoddy and outdated science.

Texas Observer

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s three seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Federal court focuses on informant in appeal of Texas death row inmate’s conviction

A full panel of judges on a federal appeals court heard arguments Wednesday in the appeal of Brittany Holberg’s capital murder conviction, which was previously overturned in March.

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Several major Texas death row appeals loom in 2026 amid drop in executions

Among the cases that are headed back to court is that of Robert Roberson, who argues he was wrongfully convicted of killing his daughter based on now-debunked science.

The Texas Tribune

New Jersey Becomes First State To Bar 'Shaken Baby Syndrome' Testimony at Trial

Dozens of "shaken baby syndrome" convictions have been overturned over the years, but until now, no state court system has limited its use in criminal prosecutions.

Reason

Pro-Life, Anti-Death Penalty

Nan Tolson is the face of the conservative movement against capital punishment in Texas.

Texas Observer

TribCast: Is Robert Roberson innocent?

In this week’s episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Tribune reporter Kayla Guo to break down the evidence in the Robert Roberson death penalty case. The post TribCast: Is Robert Roberson innocent? appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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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

Five executions in eight days. Why the death penalty is being used more and more

Executions have been carried out this year in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas

The Independent UK

Texas Court Blocks Execution of Robert Roberson in Landmark 'Shaken Baby' Case

Roberson has been saved again from becoming the first person to be executed based on disputed evidence of Abusive Head Trauma, formerly called "shaken baby syndrome."

Reason

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

The Independent UK

Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson

Roberson was scheduled to be executed Oct. 16 after being convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki.

The Texas Tribune

‘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

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The Independent UK

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

Texas Observer

‘I Got a Lot of People Believing in Me’: Robert Roberson Stares Down Death, Again

Set to be the first U.S. person executed based on the controversial “Shaken Baby Syndrome” diagnosis, Roberson told the Observer last week he hopes his story will mean something.

The Texas Tribune

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

Texas executes man convicted of killing 13-month-old girl in 2008

Blaine Milam, who was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, is the fifth death row inmate executed by the state in 2025.

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Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution

Roberson, convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, will continue to push for a new trial. He has maintained his innocence.

Reason

Parents Still Lose Kids to Discredited 'Shaken Baby' Claims

A Texas couple lost their children for six months after a doctor blamed a fragile infant’s medical crises on abuse.

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.

The Independent UK

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S. Ten other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the remainder of 2025

The Texas Tribune

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals pushes death row inmate’s case back to trial court

Dissenting judges expressed frustration over a lack of clarity on why the case of David Leonard Wood, whose execution in March was halted, was remanded to the lower court.

Texas Observer

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.

The Texas Tribune

Judge sets Robert Roberson’s execution date for Oct. 16

Wednesday’s decision affirms Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for an October execution date for Roberson, whose case has divided the state’s Republicans.

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