The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, can proceed after being paused due to legal challenges and public outcry. Roberson, who maintains his innocence, was initially set to be executed for a murder related to "shaken baby syndrome." His lawyers argue new evidence suggests the child died from pneumonia complications. Despite a temporary restraining order and a subpoena from Texas lawmakers to address new scientific developments, the court decided the execution should move forward, rejecting Roberson's appeals and clemency requests.
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a group of lawmakers who attempted to use their subpoena power to delay the execution of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate convicted in a "shaken baby" case. The decision allows the execution to proceed, despite the lawmakers' efforts to have Roberson testify before the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. The legal battle began when the state attorney general's office challenged the subpoena, leading to a temporary halt of Roberson's execution.
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.
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted for the 2002 murder of his 2-year-old daughter based on a "shaken baby syndrome" diagnosis, can proceed. Roberson's case has been controversial, with his legal team arguing that new evidence suggests his daughter died from pneumonia-related complications, not abuse. Despite support from lawmakers and experts questioning the diagnosis's validity, Texas officials maintain that Roberson's conviction and death sentence are lawful.
