At the time of the original scheduled date of execution bestselling writer John Grisham joined bipartisan politicians, lawyers, scientists and doctors in sounding the alarm about the case, warning ...

Roberson's legal team is fighting for a new trial before his execution date on Oct. 16, citing outdated evidence and his autism diagnosis.

Just before being put to death in 2024, a bipartisan group of lawmakers joined together to obtain a temporary delay; no such action has been taken in 2025.

An East Texas man set to be executed in October will not seek clemency and is focusing on getting a new trial in the case, his lawyer said.

Instead, Roberson's defense is asking for a new trial in the case, claiming that new evidence could lead to his exoneration after his conviction based, at least in part, on “junk science." ...

Robert Roberson focuses on a new trial to challenge his death row conviction in Texas. Explore the unfolding case.

The Autism Society of Texas and the Autism Society of America have issued an open letter urging Texas officials to stop the scheduled October 16 execution of Robert Roberson, a man with autism who was ...

Autism advocacy groups, exonerees, and experts are urging Texas to halt the October 16 execution of Robert Roberson, an Autistic man convicted under the discredited "Shaken Baby Syndrome" hypothesis, ...

The looming execution date for Robert Roberson is less than a month away, set for Oct. 16. If Roberson’s execution is not stayed, he will be the first person executed in the United States for a ...