Robert Roberson Shows Perils of Death Penalty Cases Involving …
WEB2 days ago · Robert Roberson, who faces execution in Texas on Oct. 17, is the latest death row prisoner to see a glossy campaign to save his life. He was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis in 2002 on a theory of “shaken baby syndrome.”. A growing chorus, from the lead detective in his case to novelist John Grisham, is arguing that ...
What to Know About Robert Roberson Facing Execution on Oct.
WEBOn July 1, Texas set Robert Roberson’s execution for Oct. 17, despite new evidence that he is an innocent man wrongly convicted under the now-debunked shaken baby syndrome (SBS) hypothesis. Mr. Roberson would be the first person in the U.S. executed based on the discredited SBS hypothesis unless the courts or Gov. Abbott intervenes.
Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing …
WEB8 hours ago · Roberson has maintained his innocence while being held on death row for more than 20 years. The Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended clemency in one capital case out of the 85 applications it ...
Robert Roberson to be executed in October ask TX Gov to overturn - wfaa.com
WEB3 days ago · Robert Roberson III, 57, has been on death row since February 2003 after he was found guilty of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. ... John Grisham said during a news conference Tuesday ...
Texas criminal court declines to halt execution of Robert Roberson
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The state’s highest criminal court on Wednesday declined to stop the execution next month of Robert Roberson, who was sentenced to death in 2003 for killing his 2-year-old daughter, but who has ...
Robert Roberson Applies for Clemency to Stop Oct. 17 Execution
WEBMr. Roberson is scheduled for execution on October 17, 2024, and is at risk of being the first person in the United States executed based on the discredited “Shaken Baby Syndrome” hypothesis, unless the courts or Governor Abbott intervenes. 1/3. Robert Roberson as a child. (Image courtesy of the Roberson family) Robert Roberson while in …
Texas Set Oct. 17 Execution Date for Robert Roberson
WEBMr. Roberson languishes on death row because Texas courts have ignored advancements in science and compelling new medical evidence not heard by the jury that prove his innocence.
Texas sets execution date for East Texas man ... - Associated Press News
WEBJul 1, 2024 · A Texas court on Monday set an execution date for Robert Roberson, who was sentenced to death in 2003 for killing his 2-year-old daughter but has consistently challenged the conviction on the claim that it was based on questionable science.
Texas court allows Roberson execution in shaken baby case | The …
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Robert Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2003, but claims he is innocent and that she died of natural causes. He has new evidence to support his claim, but his execution ...
Press Release: Widespread Bipartisan Support for Clemency for Robert …
WEB4 days ago · An overview of Robert Roberson’s innocence case is here. A photo of Mr. Roberson can be accessed here. Source: Roberson Family. Watch New York Times Opinion Video showing meeting between lead detective Brian Wharton and Robert Roberson here. To speak with an attorney for Mr. Roberson please contact: [email protected] or 202-669-3411.
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