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Opinion | Junk science is about to put a person to death in Texas
Robert Roberson is set to be executed by the state of Texas, but the "shaken baby syndrome" that got him convicted of murder is based on dubious science.
How does Texas’ ‘junk science’ law apply to the Robert Roberson death row case?
On Monday, Robert Roberson is set to testify before a committee of the Texas Legislature — the first time a person on death row has had such an opportunity. Roberson was set to be executed Thursday, but the evening before the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted 7-0 to subpoena him to appear before the panel.
Texas Lawmakers Paused Robert Roberson’s Execution—For Now
Texas was supposed to execute Robert Roberson on Oct. 17 for shaken baby syndrome junk science. Lawmakers have delayed killing him.
Texas Court Denies Clemency to Robert Roberson, Sentenced to Death over “Junk Science” Forensics
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied an 11th-hour request by death row prisoner Robert Roberson to halt his planned execution today — despite evidence his 2003 conviction for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter was based on “junk science.
Texas holds hearing about law prohibiting 'junk science' in court cases
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was hours away from his execution last week when a judge halted the attempt. Roberson is set to testify before a state legislative committee on Monday.
Judge grants order seeking to pause Robert Roberson execution
Lawmakers filed to request a temporary restraining order in a last-ditch effort to halt his execution in alleged shaken baby case.
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Death row inmate Robert Roberson didn't appear before Texas state lawmakers after his execution was halted last week.
Robert Roberson set to testify before Texas House committee after execution was halted
Robert Roberson was set to be the first person executed for a shaken baby death, but after an unorthodox move by Texas lawmakers, that's not the case.
Lawmakers hear testimonies aimed at overturning Robert Roberson’s death row sentence
A juror regrets sentencing Robert Roberson to death row due to limited evidence. Monday’s hearing before state lawmakers addressed outdated forensic evidence and the "junk science" law, aiming to secure a new trial with testimonies from notable figures such as Dr.
Robert Roberson set to testify before Texas lawmakers days after they saved him from execution
Roberson was scheduled to be executed on Thursday but an unprecedented legal move, a subpoena from the Texas House, saved him from lethal injection. Legislators are investigating why the state’s junk science law has not been applied in Roberson’s case and others on death row.
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Robert Roberson to be executed today, despite doubts over 'shaken baby syndrome' diagnosis
Robert Roberson to be executed today, despite critics' doubts over the potentially flawed 'shaken baby syndrome' diagnosis.
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Roberson’s conviction was solely based on forensic testimony that cited the “shaken baby syndrome hypothesis,” which was popularized in the early 2000s but never scientifically validated.
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