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.”
Texas execution tied to 'shaken baby syndrome' death is in limbo amid legal fight
Robert Roberson is set to die for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. The case underscores broader questions about outdated medical science in criminal convictions.
Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers' last-minute appeal
The Texas Supreme Court halted Thursday night’s scheduled execution of a man who would have become the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
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 "shaken baby syndrome", less than two hours before the execution was due to be carried out.
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 But some argue the conviction was based on faulty and outdated evidence.
Execution of Texas man in ‘shaken baby’ case temporarily halted by judge
The temporary order was granted less than 90 minutes before the execution of Robert L. Roberson III. The Texas Attorney General’s office said it will appeal.
Texas Set to Execute Man Convicted in Disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome Case
A man in Texas is due on Thursday to become the first executed in the United States for murder attributed to shaken baby syndrome, despite his lawyers and many Texas lawmakers saying the conviction was based on faulty evidence.
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.
Execution Of Man In Shaken Baby Case Could Be Delayed By Texas Lawmakers’ Last-Minute Subpoena
In a last-ditch effort to halt Robert Roberson's execution, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee issued a subpoena for him to testify before them on Oct. 21.
After Clemency Denial, Execution Moves Ahead in Shaken Baby Case
Barring a last-minute intervention, Robert Roberson was set to be executed on Thursday evening for the death of his 2-year-old child.
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.
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Texas is about to execute a man for a crime that never happened, medical experts say
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Texas board denies Robert Roberson’s clemency request one day before scheduled execution
Shaken baby syndrome, now known as abusive head trauma, is a brain injury that happens when a baby or toddler is abused ...
Texas execution marks latest death penalty case to move forward despite shifting stances by law enforcement, prosecutors
Robert Roberson is set to die by lethal injection Thursday in Texas. His is the latest death row case to move forward despite doubts about his conviction.
Texas death row inmate gets temporary reprieve 90 minutes before execution
A Texas judge has granted Robert Roberson a reprieve 90 minutes prior to his scheduled execution Thursday. Roberson was ...