What is shaken baby syndrome, the controversial diagnosis for which Robert Roberson is set to die?
The American Academy of Pediatrics embraces the diagnosis, but courts have thrown out some cases, calling it “junk science.”
Clemency bid rejected for Texas man set to be first to be executed in U.S. for 'shaken baby' death
Robert Roberson, 57, is scheduled to die by lethal injection for his daughter's 2002 death — a conviction based on a syndrome that has since come under scientific scrutiny.
Texas prepares first U.S. execution tied to 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."
Texas Man Set to Be First in US Executed Over Shaken Baby Syndrome Makes Last Appeals
A Texas man who could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is facing a lethal injection
Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndrome
Robert Roberson of Texas is scheduled to die by lethal injection despite doubts over shaken baby syndrome, the scientific theory used to convict him in the death of his daughter.
A Texas board rejects clemency plea from a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case
Roberson, 57, was condemned for the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in the east Texas city of Palestine.
Clemency Denied for Man Facing Execution in Shaken Baby Syndrome Case
The Texas parole board denied clemency Wednesday for Robert Roberson, who was convicted in his daughter's 2002 death.
Texas board rejects clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby death
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday rejected a clemency request for a man facing execution over a shaken baby syndrome despite doubts over the evidence in the case.
Man Convicted Of Daughter's Death In Disputed Shaken Baby Case Is Set For Execution
An attorney for Robert Roberson III said authorities ignored other possibilities for the 2002 death of the 2-year-old, who'd been ill, and instead accused him of child abuse.
Judge Delays Killing of Robert Roberson Hours Before Scheduled Execution
A judge granted a request from a Texas House committee for a temporary restraining order to delay Roberson's execution.
Execution of Texas inmate scheduled for today now in question after he’s called to testify before state committee
Barring intervention by the courts or the governor, Texas on Thursday is scheduled to execute death row inmate Robert ...
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Texas is about to execute a man for a crime that never happened, medical experts say
Robert Roberson was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in a case that relied on a disputed diagnosis of shaken ...
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State to execute Robert Roberson by sundown as lawmakers make last efforts to spare his life
A Palestine, Texas man who is the subject of a nationwide outpouring of support is scheduled to be put to death Thursday ...
Texas judge blocks execution of man in shaken baby case
A Texas judge has blocked the execution of the first man to be put on death row in the US for murder charges related to ...
Judge delays Texas execution of Robert Roberson less than two before it was scheduled to happen
The Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order after Texas legislators issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify next week.
Texas set to execute Robert Roberson despite claims by lawmakers and medical experts that he was wrongly convicted
Robertson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in 2002. But some argue the conviction was based on ...
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Judge grants unusual effort by state lawmakers to delay the execution of a Texas man
Execution puts spotlight on shaken baby syndrome Roberson’s scheduled execution has renewed debate over shaken baby syndrome, ...