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Athena Strand's Killer Tanner Horner Makes Desperate Bid To Escape Death Sentence

Tanner Horner's bid for a new trial after receiving the death penalty for Athena Strand's murder has been denied, but his appeal continues.

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal challenging hypnosis testimony

Charles Flores argued that his conviction was improperly based on testimony from a witness who changed her recollection after hypnosis by an investigator.

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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Republican runoff: Who is running for Place 3 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. Alison Fox and Thomas Smith are in the runoff for Place 3’s Republican nominee.

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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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Prosecutors ask for new execution date for Texas man in shaken baby syndrome case

A new execution date is being requested for Robert Roberson

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Texas inmate executed for murder of ex-classmate

Moises Mendoza, who was convicted in 2005 of killing a Farmersville woman, became the third inmate Texas has put to death this year.

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The Supreme Court rejects a Texas death row inmate's appeal

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Texas death row inmate whose bid for a new trial drew the support of the prosecutor’s office that originally put him on death row

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Republican lawmakers revive effort to give attorney general more power to prosecute election crimes

Critics fear increased election prosecutions could intimidate voters and local election officials. Attorney General Ken Paxton has long sought more autonomy over election cases.

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Stay granted for Texas death row inmate two days before scheduled execution

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals did not clarify why it halted the execution of David Wood in its order granting the stay.

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Texas Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson Files New Appeal Despite Repeated Denials

After multiple failed appeals, Roberson is renewing his fight to overturn his conviction, citing medical evidence that challenges his daughter's autopsy findings.

Latin Times

Texas inmate Melissa Lucio is 'actually innocent' of killing daughter, judge says

Efforts to free a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter have received a significant boost

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Judge Recommends Overturning Texas Woman's Death Sentence, Declares Her "Actually Innocent" of Murder

A Texas court is set to decide the fate of Lucio, whose conviction relied on coerced confession, suppressed evidence, and false testimony.

Latin Times

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.

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As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence

It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who took extraordinary steps.

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After Roberson ruling, upcoming Court of Criminal Appeals election in the spotlight

Three of the five judges who allowed Robert Roberson’s execution to proceed will be leaving the court after Paxton-backed primary challenges.

The Independent UK

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 few hours of legal wrangling among three different Texas courts

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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.”

Texas Observer

Roberson’s Scheduled Execution Halted After Frenzied Legal Fight, Lawmakers’ Intervention

If efforts fail, Robert Roberson would be the first man executed in America for a murder conviction based on the controversial “shaken baby syndrome” diagnosis.

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Robert Roberson’s final efforts to stop Texas execution dwindle as support for clemency grows

Few options to avoid death remain for the Palestine man, who is set to be executed Thursday on the basis of a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.

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Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby case

Lawmakers cite new scientific evidence that they say proves Robert Roberson, who is set for execution on Oct. 17, did not kill his daughter.

Reason

Texas Court Rejects Last Appeal for a Man Set To Be Executed Based on Disputed 'Shaken Baby Syndrome' Evidence

Robert Roberson is scheduled to become the first person in the country to be executed based on evidence of what used to be called "shaken baby syndrome."

The Independent UK

Texas man whose lawyers say is intellectually disabled facing execution for 1997 killing of jogger

A Texas man described as intellectually disabled by his lawyers is facing execution for strangling and trying to rape a woman jogging near her Houston home more than 27 years ago

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Texas executes man, 41, who committed murder as a teen then served as spiritual advisor to prison inmates

Ramiro Gonzales died by lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6.50pm at the State Penitentiary in Huntsville

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Texas executes Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 murder

Gonzales, who was on death row for the rape and murder of Bridget Townsend in Medina County, is the second person to be executed in Texas this year.

The Independent UK

Prosecutor asks Texas court to reverse governor's pardon of man who fatally shot demonstrator

A prosecutor says he is asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reverse the governor’s pardon of a former Army sergeant who was convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter demonstrator

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