Robert Roberson is again approaching execution in Texas in shaken baby case
New filings reveal judge authorized removal of Roberson's daughter from life support without his consent, prompting claims of judicial misconduct days before his scheduled execution.
- Robert Roberson is facing execution in Texas for a murder conviction related to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome, despite maintaining his innocence.
- Roberson's lawyers and some medical experts argue his daughter died from complications of pneumonia, not abuse, and that his conviction was based on flawed evidence.
- Roberson had his execution halted last year after intervention from Texas lawmakers, and the case has drawn attention from his supporters who claim his innocence.
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The execution, scheduled for a year ago, has been postponed. Robert Roberson has been given a new execution date, October 16th. As this date approaches, his defense attorneys are increasingly trying to buy time and prove his innocence. Among those who believe in his innocence are the lead detective who investigated the case and renowned American author John Grisham. Prosecutors disagree.
Robert Roberson is sentenced to death. With just days left until his execution, new evidence has emerged in the case that reportedly shows the 58-year-old should get a new trial, writes NBC News. – It's shocking, says Roberson's lawyer Gretchen Sween.
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