Texas high court blocks execution of Robert Roberson

Robert Roberson again asks Texas' highest criminal court to free him, citing new evidence
The new appeal includes a statement from ten independent pathologists that says the 2002 autopsy is "deeply flawed and unreliable."
Death row inmate Robert Roberson files new appeal, citing misdiagnosis and new evidence
Death row inmate Robert Roberson has filed a new appeal with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest criminal court, presenting what his defense claims are new legal and scientific developments aimed at overturning his death sentence.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files first new appeal since his execution was delayed
The appeal includes new testimony from experts who say Roberson’s daughter died of natural causes, and cites the court’s exoneration of a man in another shaken baby syndrome case out of Dallas County.
Once filled with rage, Texas death row inmate set to be executed is now 'a gentle human'
During his 20 years behind bars, Richard Lee Tabler says he's found God and leads a ministry of Death Row inmates. He's written two books about his life.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files first appeal since execution was postponed
The filing includes opinions from legal and scientific experts arguing that Nikki died of pneumonia and changed science warrants a new trial.
Robert Roberson files first new appeal since his execution was delayed
The appeal includes new testimony from experts who say Roberson’s daughter died of natural causes, and cites the court’s exoneration of a man in another shaken baby syndrome case out of Dallas County.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson seeks overturn sentence with new appeal
Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate, has filed a new appeal. Roberson, who has autism spectrum disorder, claims innocence after 22 years on death row.
Robert Roberson makes another plea for innocence with state’s highest criminal court
If not exonerated, the application for relief announced Wednesday also asks the Court of Criminal Appeals to grant Roberson a new trial, or send his case
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