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Dispute between Texas attorney general and state lawmakers regarding death row inmate in ‘shaken baby’ case


A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers stopped the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter in a “shaken baby” case. The lawmakers issued a subpoena to have him testify at a legislative hearing, resulting in the Texas Supreme Court granting a temporary reprieve. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized the lawmakers and released information supporting Roberson’s guilt. However, advocates for Roberson argue that the shaken baby diagnosis has evolved, and other factors could have caused the child’s injuries. Witnesses who knew Roberson, like his estranged girlfriend, initially did not accuse him of harming his daughter, and the sexual abuse allegation came from an unreliable informant. The House committee and Roberson’s legal team refuted Paxton’s claims, calling them misleading and inaccurate. They argue that the attorney general’s office is attempting to hide the truth behind the case to influence public opinion. The lead detective in the case also believes that Roberson is innocent. Paxton’s statement has attracted criticism and accusations of mental incompetence, with supporters of Roberson calling for a fair and thorough examination of the evidence before proceeding with the execution. The case has sparked a debate about the reliability of shaken baby syndrome as evidence in criminal trials and highlights the challenges in seeking justice in capital punishment cases.

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