Robert Roberson, shaken baby syndrome

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.
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.
Questions remain about judge's recusal in Roberson case
Lawyers in the death row case of Robert Roberson remain puzzled after an Anderson County judge unexpectedly recused herself from the case last week.
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.
Opinion
With so many questions, why move forward with Robert Roberson execution?
The state of Texas can again move forward with the execution of Robert Roberson, an inmate who has gained national attention as concerns about his potential innocence mount. On the question of whether he is innocent, we have no insight. But it’s clear the questions about the case must be answered with fair deliberation.
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What’s next for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson?
Now that the Texas Supreme Court has ruled the Legislature can't trump the authority of the other two branches of government in blocking an execution,
Judge Steps Aside in ‘Shaken Baby’ Death Penalty Case in Texas
The judge who issued a death warrant for Robert Roberson voluntarily recused herself, adding the latest legal complication to a case that has drawn national scrutiny.
Robert Roberson Judge Leaves Death Row Case for Unknown Reason
The judge presiding over death row inmate Robert Roberson's case recused herself for an undisclosed reason on Monday. Roberson was found guilty of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter,
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Robert Roberson's brother denies claims of abuse, maintains his innocence
ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — In response to a statement from the family of 2-year-old Nikki Curtis, the brother of East Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson said Monday that his brother did not ...
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Texas was about to execute Robert Roberson. Then a last-ditch tactic bought him more time
Texas state representatives Lacey Hull, left, and John Bucy III comment during a press conference after the stay granted by the Texas Supreme Court to halt the execution of Robert Roberson ...