Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers’ last-minute appeal
- The Texas Supreme Court halted Robert Roberson's execution, marking him as the first person tied to a shaken baby syndrome case set for execution in the U.S.
- A bipartisan group of lawmakers appealed for a pause in Roberson's execution, which the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole unanimously rejected.
- Roberson, maintaining his innocence, urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to intervene and prevent his execution, citing support from lawmakers.
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