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He was set to be executed for the 2002 death of his daughter in a “shaken baby” case. A subpoena from state lawmakers requires that he testify.
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.
In a last-hour ruling Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court halted Roberson’s execution scheduled for that evening.