Trial judge in Robert Roberson’s death row case agrees to recusal
Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself after a challenge to her impartiality over longtime relationships with case prosecutors and judges.
Robert Roberson Judge Leaves Death Row Case for Unknown Reason
Roberson was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at the Huntsville Unit in Texas on October 17. The Texas Supreme Court granted him a stay of execution to allow him to testify before the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. A new execution date has not been set yet.
Judge in Robert Roberson's Case Steps Down, What Does this Mean for the Texas Death Row Inmate?
The recusal of Judge Deborah Oakes Evans adds a twist to the Texas death row inmate's case as defense attorneys push for reconsideration of new evidence.
As one Texas "shaken baby" suspect is exonerated, Robert Roberson sits on death row
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
Texas Supreme Court allows execution date for Robert Roberson. What to know about the case
Roberson was convicted of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis in 2002 under the shaken baby syndrome theory. The theory has since been discredited by scientists, and in 2013, Texas became the first state to sign legislation for inmates to challenge the law for an avenue to rehear cases who were criminally charged under the theory.
Judge in ‘shaken baby’ death penalty case steps down
The move could further delay the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter but claims he is innocent.
Judge Steps Aside in ‘Shaken Baby’ Death Penalty Case in Texas
The judge who issued a death warrant for Robert Roberson voluntarily recused herself, adding the latest legal complication to a case that has drawn national scrutiny.
Shreveporter on Texas’ Death Row for killing East Texas law officer
A 52-year-old Shreveport man now sits on Death Row in the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas, for killing an East Texas ...
Exclusive: Death row inmate Melissa Lucio speaks out after judge finds her 'innocent' in daughter's death
Melissa Lucio, the death row inmate who was convicted in her daughter's death, spoke out exclusively to ABC News since a ...
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‘I Am Ready, Warden’ Is a Gripping Examination of Vengeance and Redemption on—and Off—Texas’s Death Row
When Mundhra finally met Ramirez, in 2022—through the window of one of the visiting cubicles at death row in Livingston—he ...
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Two Similar Cases in Texas Expose the Death Penalty as a Farce
Two Texas death cases made headlines last week; both involved a parent who was convicted of killing their 2-year old child.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill to abolish death penalty in Lone Star State: 'I think sentiment is changing'
A Texas state lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the death penalty in the state amid a high-profile case in the ...
The connection between death row inmates in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys
Podcast host Pablo Torre joins Morning Joe to discuss a phenomenon among many death row inmates in Texas: The Dallas Cowboys ...