Robert Roberson, Death Row

Robert Roberson Judge Leaves Death Row Case for Unknown Reason
Roberson was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at the Huntsville Unit in Texas on October 17. The Texas Supreme Court granted him a stay of execution to allow him to testify before the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. A new execution date has not been set yet.
State judge overseeing Robert Roberson ‘shaken baby’ case steps aside
Deborah Oakes Evans, the retired state district judge who issued the execution warrant for Robert Roberson III earlier this year, has apparently
Judge in Robert Roberson's Case Steps Down, What Does this Mean for the Texas Death Row Inmate?
The recusal of Judge Deborah Oakes Evans adds a twist to the Texas death row inmate's case as defense attorneys push for reconsideration of new evidence.
Trial judge in Robert Roberson’s death row case agrees to recusal
Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself after a challenge to her impartiality over longtime relationships with case prosecutors and judges.
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares
The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- will resume.
Texas Supreme Court allows execution date for Robert Roberson. What to know about the case
Roberson was convicted of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis in 2002 under the shaken baby syndrome theory. The theory has since been discredited by scientists, and in 2013, Texas became the first state to sign legislation for inmates to challenge the law for an avenue to rehear cases who were criminally charged under the theory.
Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first
Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.
Judge in 'shaken baby' death penalty case steps down
The move could further delay the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter but claims he is innocent.
As one Texas "shaken baby" suspect is exonerated, Robert Roberson sits on death row
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
Execution of Robert Roberson to resume, Texas Supreme Court says
After months of delays and an attempt for clemency​, the execution of Robert Roberson will resume, according to a new filing​ from the Texas Supreme Court.
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Texas Supreme Court Allows Previously-Delayed Execution of Robert Roberson to Proceed
The Texas Supreme Court will allow the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of the murder of his infant ...