Roberson, east texas
Travis County Judge issues ruling to block immediate execution of Robert Roberson
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has just ruled against the Texas House effort to subpoena an East Texan who has been scheduled to be executed Thursday night.Robert Roberson, 59, of Palestine, who was sentenced in 2003 for the 2002 death of his young daughter,
One day from execution, Texas rejects Robert Roberson's clemency bid in 'shaken baby' case
The action by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals comes one day before Texas inmate Robert Roberson is scheduled for execution.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals sides with state, vacates restraining order in Robert Roberson case
In yet another 11th-hour development in the case of Death Row inmate Robert Roberson, a splintered Texas Court of Criminal Appeals struck down a lower court’s order halting the execution in a late-night ruling Thursday.
Defense petitions U.S. Supreme Court after Texas denies Robert Roberson clemency
In addition to their appeal to Abbott, the defense filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States. The petition urges the highest court in the nation to grant Roberson a stay of execution.
Court of Criminal Appeals rejects Texas lawmakers' bid to delay Roberson execution
Texas' highest criminal court overturned a lower court's ruling Thursday to temporarily halt Robert Roberson's execution, putting his fate in limbo.
Amid calls for intervention, execution looms for Robert Roberson, potentially first in U.S. tied to shaken baby syndrome
Roberson could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to shaken baby syndrome.
Live from Huntsville Robert Roberson Update
Robert Roberson, 59, of Palestine, who was sentenced for the 2002 death of his daughter, is set to be put to death Thursday.
Legislators, others in Huntsville for possible execution of Robert Roberson of Palestine
Reps. Lacey Hull (R-Houston) and Rep. John Bucy III (D-Williamson) are in Huntsville advocating on behalf of Roberson. Here's what they had to say on Thursday evening.
Robert Roberson is set to be executed tonight. Could it be delayed?
Robert Roberson III, could become the first person in the country executed under the disputed “shaken baby syndrome” theory ...
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What is shaken baby syndrome, the controversial diagnosis for which Robert Roberson is set to die?
On Thursday, Robert Roberson, from the East Texas town of Palestine, is set to become the first person in the United States ...
Robert Roberson gets late stay of execution from Texas Supreme Court
Attorney General Ken Paxton's office was expected to immediately appeal the decision, which came about an hour before Robert ...
Texas board denies clemency for Robert Roberson, set to be executed amid controversy over shaken baby syndrome diagnosis
HOUSTON — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday denied a request for clemency for Robert Roberson, who could be ...
What We Know About Robert Roberson—and the Appeals to His Upcoming Execution
Roberson is set to be executed by the State of Texas on Thursday, Oct. 17, amid outcry from some lawmakers and advocates.
Judge Delays Killing of Robert Roberson Hours Before Scheduled Execution
A judge granted a request from a Texas House committee for a temporary restraining order to delay Roberson's execution.
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Judge delays execution of Palestine death row inmate
As Texas prison officials ready the death chamber to execute Robert Roberson on Thursday night, legal battles aimed at ...