Robert Roberson, Supreme Court of Texas

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first
Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.
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With so many questions, why move forward with Robert Roberson execution?
The state of Texas can again move forward with the execution of Robert Roberson, an inmate who has gained national attention as concerns about his potential innocence mount. On the question of whether he is innocent, we have no insight. But it’s clear the questions about the case must be answered with fair deliberation.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied a state house committee’s attempt to delay the execution of a man convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, clearing a path for a new execution date.
Texas Supreme Court Allows Previously-Delayed Execution of Robert Roberson to Proceed
The Catholic Church teaches that the death penalty is “inadmissible,” even for people who have committed heinous crimes.
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares
The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- will resume.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for death row inmate Robert Roberson's execution. Here's why
The unanimous decision frees the state to reset Robert Roberson's execution date but suggests lawmakers may still be able to hear his testimony.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new Robert Roberson execution date, but says he can also testify
It is the latest twist in the political saga surrounding the Roberson case, which drew national attention and sparked fresh rifts within the Republican party.
Robert Roberson's execution can't be stopped by Texas House subpoena, state Supreme Court rules
The Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence summoned Roberson to testify about his case, which successfully stayed his October execution with help from the Texas Supreme Court. But the high court says the House overstepped it's authority.
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.
Execution of Robert Roberson can resume, Texas Supreme Court says
Roberson was convicted in the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter but has long proclaimed his innocence. His lawyers as well as a bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers, medical experts and others have argued his conviction was based on faulty scientific evidence.
Texas High Court Says Execution in 'Shaken Baby Syndrome' Case Can't Be Halted by Lawmaker Subpoena
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last mont
Death row inmate Robert Roberson's fate may now lie with East Texas district attorney
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for Robert Roberson's execution to be rescheduled a month after he narrowly ...
Texas death row developments: Stay of execution blocked for Robert Roberson, Melissa Lucio ruled innocent
Melissa Lucio, who is also innocent of a similar crime that never happened, was recently found to be innocent by a Texas ...