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With Robert Roberson’s execution hours away, supporters hope desperate measures will spare him
A Texas House panel issued an unprecedented subpoena for the death row inmate in last-ditch effort to halt his execution in ...
Travis County judge OKs Texas lawmakers' bid to delay Roberson execution
Attorney General Ken Paxton's office was expected to immediately appeal the decision, which came about an hour before Robert ...
Robert Roberson denied clemency in ‘shaken baby’ case 1 day out from execution
The clemency petition asked for Robert Roberson’s death sentence to be commuted, or the execution delayed 180 days. “We pray ...
What happens leading up to a Texas inmate being executed?
Today, Texas executes inmates using a lethal injection of Pentobarbital, a sedative sometimes used to control seizures. All ...
Judge grants temporary restraining order pausing Robert Roberson's execution
HUNTSVILLE — A Travis County judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday, pausing the scheduled execution of Robert ...
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Robert Roberson's execution nears as lawmakers make last-ditch appeal to Gov. Greg Abbott for a delay
in the East Texas city of Palestine. “We urge Governor Abbott to grant a reprieve of 30 days to allow litigation to ...
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 ...