Texas Man Faces Execution in Controversial Shaken Baby Syndrome Case

Robert Roberson's execution raises questions about the validity of the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis and potential wrongful conviction.

Robert Roberson is set to be executed for the 2002 death of his daughter, with his conviction based on the disputed shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
Roberson's attorneys argue that his daughter's death was due to undiagnosed pneumonia rather than abuse, citing new scientific evidence.
A bipartisan Texas House committee issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify, highlighting concerns over the use of outdated forensic science in his case.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency, leaving Governor Greg Abbott and the U.S. Supreme Court as the last avenues for a stay of execution.
The case has sparked renewed debate over the reliability of shaken baby syndrome as a diagnosis, with critics arguing it has led to wrongful convictions.