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Texas Lawmakers Paused Robert Roberson’s Execution—For Now

Criminal Justice,Capital Punishment And Death Penalty

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State legislators subpoenaed Robert Roberson one day before the state was set to kill him—an act that delayed the execution. Lawmakers are fighting to let Roberson testify before the state House despite objections from the attorney general and governor. Texas lawmakers have taken historic steps to save death row prisoner Robert Roberson’s life. On Monday, Roberson was supposed to testify before the state house about his dubious conviction for “Shaken Baby Syndrome” (SBS)—a condition many experts now say is junk science. But Roberson’s appearance seems to be on hold as...

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