Texas Supreme Court Allows Robert Roberson's Execution to Proceed

The Texas Supreme Court has denied a state house committee's attempt to delay the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted for the 2002 death of his daughter, Nikki Curtis, allegedly due to shaken baby syndrome. This decision clears the way for a new execution date. Roberson's attorneys argue that the diagnosis has been discredited, and he maintains his innocence. The court emphasized that prioritizing legislative subpoenas over scheduled executions could be misused to delay executions.