Texas Supreme Court delays Roberson execution
Death row inmate Robert Roberson has been summoned to appear before the Texas House of Representative's committee on criminal jurisprudence on Oct. 21, in order to testify to the committee, according to a state representative's social media post.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Oklahoma capital conviction of Richard Glossip
OKLAHOMA CITY — An appeal from Oklahoma death-row inmate Richard Glossip came before the nation’s highest court on Wednesday, as he and Attorney General Gentner Drummond formed an unusual union arguing for his murder conviction to be vacated. Attorneys representing Glossip and Drummond both asked the U.S. Supreme Court to return the case to district […]
Roberson’s Scheduled Execution Halted After Frenzied Legal Fight, Lawmakers’ Intervention
If efforts fail, Robert Roberson would be the first man executed in America for a murder conviction based on the controversial “shaken baby syndrome” diagnosis. UPDATE: On Thursday, October 17, a Travis County Judge approved a temporary restraining order that blocked Roberson’s scheduled 6 p.m. execution. The Court of Criminal Appeals vacated the judgment hours later, causing lawmakers to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. The Supreme Court upheld the judge’s restraining order and stayed the execution.
'That is highly unusual' | Lawmakers, officials react to last-minute ruling to pause Robert Roberson's execution
DALLAS — It has never happened before. A Texas death row inmate is being subpoenaed to testify before state lawmakers in order to halt his execution. "I am very grateful that right now while you and I are talking that Robert Roberson is still alive. Had we not issued that subpoena he most certainly would be dead right now," Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, said.