Call on Gov. Abbott to Stop Robert Roberson’s Execution: 361-264-9653
12/19/23, Livingston, Texas: Robert Roberson photographed through plexiglass at TDCJ Polunsky Unit. Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project
On Oct. 17, Robert Roberson could be the first person in the U.S. executed based on the discredited “shaken baby syndrome” hypothesis.
Time is running out to stop the execution of Robert Roberson, on Oct. 17, and your voice could make a critical difference. Robert’s case is riddled with unscientific evidence, inaccurate and misleading medical testimony, and prejudicial treatment. This is a life that may be unjustly taken, and Gov. Greg Abbott has the power to intervene. We urge Texans to call Gov. Abbott and ask him to halt this execution, ensuring that all the facts are thoroughly reviewed.
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Latest news:
- When the science crumbles, Texas law says a conviction could, too. That rarely happens. (Texas Tribune)
- Retired detective: We got it wrong in Robert Roberson’s death penalty case
Robert Roberson legal team asks Court of Criminal Appeals for new trial in death penalty case (Yahoo! News) - Texas May Execute a Man Based on a Scrapped Medical Theory (Wallstreet Journal)
- He’s Facing Execution For His Daughter’s Death. Now, Science Suggests It Was An Accident. (The Marshall Project)
The Innocence Project joined Mr. Roberson’s legal team because of the risk that an innocent man will be executed for a crime that never happened. Add your name to stop his execution on Oct. 17.
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