Overview

• Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate, was scheduled to testify before a legislative committee investigating his case, but his execution was stayed.
• Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are opposing Roberson's testimony, citing constitutional concerns over legislative interference.
• The case centers on Roberson's conviction for the death of his daughter, based on a disputed shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
• Roberson's supporters argue that new scientific evidence suggests his daughter's death was due to undiagnosed pneumonia, not abuse.
• The Texas House committee issued a subpoena for Roberson's testimony, highlighting a broader debate over the use of 'junk science' in convictions.