Texas Defies Science in Pending ‘Shaken Baby’ Execution That Is Scheduled for This Week
New evidence casts doubt on Robert Roberson’s conviction as bipartisan support for clemency grows.
As Texas prepares to execute a man convicted of murder based on a controversial shaken baby syndrome diagnosis, the state’s reputation for an unyielding stance on death penalty cases is facing much scrutiny.
The case of Robert Roberson, set for execution on October 17, has reignited a debate over the state’s reluctance to overturn death sentences in light of evolving scientific understanding of shaken baby syndrome and multiple pieces of evidence that could exonerate the convicted father.
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