Texas Court Clears Way For Execution Of Man In 'Shaken Baby' Case
The Texas Supreme Court cleared the way on Friday for the southern US state to set a new execution date for an autistic man convicted in a problematic "shaken baby" case.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new Robert Roberson execution date, but says he can also testify
It is the latest twist in the political saga surrounding the Roberson case, which drew national attention and sparked fresh rifts within the Republican party.
Texas court allows execution of inmate convicted of 'shaken baby' murder
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said the state could set a new execution date for a man convicted of murdering his toddler on evidence of "shaken baby syndrome," ruling that a legislative committee exceeded its authority in delaying the sentence.
Texas high court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by lawmaker subpoena
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last mont
Texas Supreme Court clears way for Robert Roberson's execution
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said the execution of Robert Roberson, which would be the first over a death from shaken baby syndrome, can move forward after halting it last month.
Texas Supreme Court Rules Execution of Man in ‘Shaken Baby’ Case Can Proceed
State lawmakers had stopped Robert Roberson’s execution at the last minute in an unusual legal maneuver.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied a state house committee’s attempt to delay the execution of a man convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, clearing a path for a new execution date.
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