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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

The Independent UK

‘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.

Texas Observer

Proposal to enhance Texas’ pioneering junk science law approved by Texas House

Last year, lawmakers waded into a dramatic feud over the case of death row inmate Robert Roberson, seen as the embodiment of the failures of Texas’ junk science law.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Supreme Court removes temporary block to Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court ruled that legislators can’t use subpoenas to block death row inmates’ executions, but suggested there’s still time for Roberson to testify before a Texas House panel.

The Texas Tribune

There are warring depictions of Robert Roberson’s murder case. Here’s what to know.

Even before the Texas man’s death sentence became a political lightning rod, law enforcement and medical experts had differing opinions on the evidence that convicted him.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Al Jazeera

Texas Man is Granted a Temporary Delay of His Execution Minutes Before it Happens

Robert Roberson will now have a chance to testify at a legislative hearing on Oct. 21

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Texas court issues last-minute decision blocking execution of father in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case

“After being told about the stay, he praised God and thanked his supporters,” a spokeswoman said

The Independent UK

Texas Poised To Execute Autistic Man For 'Shaken Baby' Death

An autistic man whose murder conviction was based on a questionable diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome" is to be executed in Texas on Thursday barring a last-minute stay from the US Supreme Court.

International Business Times

Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling

Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared

The Guardian - UK

With little say over Robert Roberson’s fate, Texas lawmakers take extraordinary steps to buy him more time

With Roberson’s options dwindling, a House panel used its bully pulpit to prove his case and excoriate the failures of the state’s junk science law.

The Texas Tribune

Texas man faces execution after clemency plea fails

Robert Roberson was convicted of killing daughter and is now set to be first execution in a shaken baby syndrome case.

Al Jazeera

Lawyer of Texas Autistic Man Set to Be Executed Urges Gov. Abbott to Grant a Last-Minute Reprieve

Governor Abbott now stands as the only authority who can delay Robert Roberson's execution.

Latin Times

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court said it wants a lower court to resolve a separation-of-powers issue raised by a group of Texas lawmakers who subpoenaed the death row inmate the night before he was set to be put to death.

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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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Independent UK

Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers is urging Gov. Greg Abbott and the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles to halt an execution

Texas Observer

Bipartisan Legislators Join Calls for Clemency for Robert Roberson

The condemned Texas man was convicted of killing his daughter in 2003 based on an outdated ‘shaken baby syndrome’ diagnostic process.

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Latin Times

Autistic Texas man facing execution seeks clemency with support from detective who convicted him: 'We were wrong'

the former detective admitted grave errors in the investigation and prosecution of the case

International Business Times

Texas Man Set For Execution Despite Debunked Science Behind His Conviction: 'There Was No Crime'

Robert Roberson's request for a new trial was denied. Now a coalition of scientists are requesting the US Supreme Court to stop the execution.

Latin Times

Texas man set for execution despite debunked science behind his conviction: 'there was no crime'

Robert Roberson's request for a new trial was denied. Now a coalition of scientists are requesting the US Supreme Court to stop the execution.

The Independent UK

Cop helped send a man to death row for killing his child. Now he’s fighting for his life

Brian Wharton played vital role in prosecution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted for murder of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki

The Guardian - US

Texas man sent to death row over junk science denied US supreme court appeal

Robert Roberson was sentenced in 2003 for killing toddler on basis of shaken baby syndrome, now ruled as ‘scientifically unreliable’

The Guardian - US

Texas death row inmate at mercy of supreme court – and junk science

Robert Roberson was convicted of murdering his two-year-old daughter on the basis of the now largely discredited shaken baby syndrome theory

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