The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
What is shaken baby syndrome, the controversial diagnosis for which Robert Roberson is set to die?
The American Academy of Pediatrics embraces the diagnosis, but courts have thrown out some cases, calling it “junk science.” ...
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 ...
He was sentenced to death after his toddler died. Now, shaken baby syndrome is at the heart of Robert Roberson’s 11th-hour appeals
The inmate would be the first person in the US executed on a shaken baby syndrome-based conviction, his lawyers say, as the ...
FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN9h
With execution halted, TX death row inmate Robert Roberson to address lawmakers in ‘shaken baby syndrome' case
A death row inmate who was scheduled to be executed last night will instead testify before state lawmakers on Monday.
Robert Roberson denied clemency in ‘shaken baby’ case 1 day out from execution
The clemency petition asked for Robert Roberson’s death sentence to be commuted, or the execution delayed 180 days. “We pray ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel1d
Robert Roberson subpoenaed hours before lethal injection. Will Texas execution be delayed?
In recent years, shaken baby syndrome diagnoses have been successfully challenged ... Late Monday, attorneys for Robert Roberson filed a successive habeas application and an emergency motion ...