Texas’ junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson’s case
When Robert Roberson’s execution was abruptly halted in Texas, it was due to a subpoena ordering him to testify over a legal ...
Robert Roberson's execution delay sparks renewed discussions on Texas' junk science law
A man whose execution was halted will testify Monday about Texas' "junk science" law, which many say should have already ...
Desperate to halt Roberson’s execution, Texas lawmakers put courts in a unique bind
Can the Legislature use its subpoena power to delay an execution? The untested tactic led to contradictory court rulings.
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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 ...
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State of Texas: Death row inmate to testify at Capitol after dramatic stay of execution
In a last-hour ruling Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court halted Roberson's execution scheduled for that evening.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution of Robert Roberson, Who Was Convicted in Daughter's Death
The development comes after several Republican and Democratic state lawmakers issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify at a ...
Texas lawmakers, rather than Gov. Abbott, took lead in winning Roberson reprieve
A frantic and unprecedented rush by Texas lawmakers to successfully block the controversial execution of death row inmate ...
How does Texas’ ‘junk science’ law apply to the Robert Roberson death row case?
Roberson was set to be executed Thursday, but the evening before the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted to ...
Texas Capitol braces for a wild Monday as death row inmate Robert Roberson is set to testify
State leaders are bracing for a potential maelstrom at the Texas Capitol on Monday as death row inmate Robert Roberson is set ...
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Robert Roberson had been set to die Thursday for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Among those who believe he is innocent is the former lead detective on the case.
Houston lawmaker says death row inmate Robert Roberson should have gotten a new trial
State Representative Lacey Hull says it’s unclear why the courts have not applied Texas’ new Junk Science Statue in Robert ...
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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 ...