Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers’ last-minute appeal
- The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, who was to be the first person executed for shaken baby syndrome, due to a last-minute appeal by lawmakers.
- The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole voted unanimously against clemency for Roberson, despite bipartisan lawmakers requesting a pause on his execution.
- Roberson, maintaining his innocence, appealed to Governor Greg Abbott, stating, "Look at the support I've got, Mr. Governor, and I'm just hoping, praying that you do the right thing.
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