Texas, Roberson

Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice
Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.
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Editorial: Robert Roberson death penalty case in Texas has turned into a horrific circus
Ending this horrific circus means putting an end to the death penalty and recommitting ourselves to justice, mercy and truth.
What’s next in the complex case of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson
With his execution looming last Thursday, the 57-year-old Texas death row inmate watched as his attorneys’ legal arguments were rejected in the courts and his pleas for clemency disregarded, as the state parole board declined to recommend he receive a lesser sentence or reprieve.
Texas juror who voted to convict Robert Roberson: 'I would have found him not guilty'
In a Texas House hearing about a junk science law, a juror who voted to convict death row inmate Robert Roberson said she would vote differently today
Texas House committee hears testimony in Robert Roberson case
The House Jurisprudence Committee hears testimony in Robert Roberson case at the Capitol in Austin on Oct. 21, 2024. (Azul Sordo/Staff Photographer)
Dr. Phil, John Grisham testify for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson, who won reprieve
Phil McGraw of TV fame said Roberson’s jury did not get the full picture, that Roberson was wrongfully convicted and that the case could jeopardize the death penalty.
Is Dr. Phil a doctor? Why he testified for Robert Roberson, a Texas inmate on death row
Several people testified Monday before the Texas House committee, including Phil McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil. Here's why.
Capitol hearing extended, then adjourned without hearing from death row’s Robert Roberson
After hearing more than nine hours of testimony Monday on Robert Roberson’s case, the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee stood at ease – instead of adjourning – as lawmakers worked to get the death row inmate to appear in person in Austin.
Dr Phil's testimony of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson leaves people doubting his credentials
Dr. Phil McGraw made an appearance in front of Texas lawmakers last week to speak about the case of Death Row inmate Robert Roberson - but viewers were left asking whether he is a 'real doctor'
Texas Attorney General releases evidence in Robert Roberson case
More evidence has been released in the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas man on death row for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter.
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Robert Roberson juror says new evidence would have prevented his conviction in shaken baby case
The death row inmate was expected to testify before a Texas House committee, but those plans were scrapped amid a dispute ...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton argues for Robert Roberson’s execution in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is blasting state lawmakers for delaying the execution of a man convicted of killing his ...
AG Paxton releases statement condemning Robert Roberson advocates
AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - Texas' attorney general has released a statement defending the death penalty conviction of Robert ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton releases records to ‘correct falsehoods’ about Robert Roberson case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton broke his public silence about death row inmate Robert Roberson III’s case Wednesday, ...
Texas was about to execute Robert Roberson. Then a last-ditch tactic bought him more time
Robert Roberson, who had been set to be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a ...
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Watch live: Robert Roberson won’t testify before lawmakers after dispute over whether the death row inmate could appear in person
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson’s highly anticipated and unprecedented legislative testimony will not happen Monday ...