Texas Supreme Court Allows Execution of Robert Roberson to Proceed

The court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot halt the execution of Roberson, convicted in a controversial shaken baby syndrome case.

Robert Roberson's execution, initially scheduled for October 17, was paused by a legislative subpoena seeking his testimony.
The Texas Supreme Court decided that the subpoena could not override the legal process, clearing the way for a new execution date.
Roberson maintains his innocence, arguing his daughter's death was due to pneumonia, not shaken baby syndrome, which experts now question.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers and medical experts have expressed concerns over the validity of the evidence used in Roberson's conviction.
Roberson's case has drawn national attention, highlighting debates over the use of potentially discredited scientific testimony in criminal cases.