Execution of Robert Roberson halted
Texas high court punted Robert Roberson’s case to a lower court. Here’s what that means
Robert Roberson III had known for months he was scheduled to die Thursday afternoon. A lethal dose of pentobarbital would enter his veins sometime after the hour of 6 p.m., based on what an East Texas judge ordered this summer.
Legislators, others in Huntsville for possible execution of Robert Roberson of Palestine
Reps. Lacey Hull (R-Houston) and Rep. John Bucy III (D-Williamson) are in Huntsville advocating on behalf of Roberson. Here's what they had to say on Thursday evening.
What We Know About Robert Roberson—and the Appeals to His Upcoming Execution
Roberson is set to be executed by the State of Texas on Thursday, Oct. 17, amid outcry from some lawmakers and advocates.
Robert Roberson is set to be executed today in ‘shaken baby’ case. Could it be delayed?
Robert Roberson is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection Thursday in Texas but Gov. Greg Abbott or the U.S. Supreme Court could delay the execution.
Judge Delays Robert Roberson Execution, U.S. Supreme Court Denies Stay
#BREAKING: Here is the motion that Texas State Rep. Jeff @leachfortexas filed to stop the execution of Robert Roberson. Emergency hearing happening in Austin now. Leach is arguing it with Rep. Joe Moody and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright. 1 of 2 pic.twitter.com/rL4PFVcpEM
Travis County judge OKs Texas lawmakers' bid to delay Robert Roberson execution
A Travis County judge on Thursday granted a restraining order allowing Texas lawmakers to subpoena Robert Roberson, potentially delaying his execution, which was set to take place at 6 p.m. It was the latest turn in an unprecedented legal and political saga over Roberson,
Travis County judge hears Texas House arguments for Roberson Thursday afternoon
A Travis County judge is set to hear arguments at 3:45 p.m. over the Texas House subpoena of Robert Roberson, who is set to be executed at 6 p.m. Roberson was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2003 in Anderson County for killing his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis.
Travis County judge hearing arguments hours before Texas is scheduled to execute Robert Roberson
Members of the Texas House have taken legal action to delay the execution of a death row inmate convicted of killing his daughter in shaken baby syndrome case.
Execution of Robert Roberson halted after Travis County judge issues temporary restraining order
Members of the Texas House took legal action to delay the execution of a death row inmate with hours to spare.
Travis County Judge issues ruling to block immediate execution of Robert Roberson
Robert Roberson, 59, of Palestine, who was sentenced in 2003 for the 2002 death of his daughter, was set to be put to death Thursday.
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One day from execution, Texas rejects Robert Roberson's clemency bid in 'shaken baby' case
The rejection comes just one day before death row inmate Robert Roberson is scheduled to be executed for the 2002 death ...
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 ...
Defense petitions U.S. Supreme Court after Texas denies Robert Roberson clemency
In addition to their appeal to Abbott, the defense filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the ...
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Anderson County court hears motion to vacate Palestine man’s execution warrant
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - An Anderson County court is considering vacating the execution warrant for a man on death row since 2003. Robert Roberson, 59, of Palestine, who was sentenced in 2003 ...
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Execution of Robert Roberson delayed as his team scrambles for last-minute reprieve
: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals shot down a last-minute motion by a Travis County judge to halt the execution of Robert ...
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Anderson County denies motion to vacate execution for Palestine man on death row
“Texas must stop its relentless pursuit of Robert Roberson’s wrongful execution ... her unconscious and fallen from the bed in their Palestine home in East Texas. But doctors and nurses ...
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State reps visit Livingston prison to advocate for Palestine man on death row
After reviewing it, I believe he is innocent,” said Rep. Lacey Hull. In 2003, Robert Roberson was sentenced for the death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis. Prosecutors said it was ...
His life spared for now, death row inmate Robert Roberson preparing to testify at Texas Capitol on Monday
Following an extraordinary legal battle and the Texas Supreme Court issuing a stay of execution Thursday, death row inmate ...