The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied clemency for Robert Roberson, a death row inmate convicted in a 'shaken baby' case.
Roberson's execution is scheduled for Thursday, despite growing concerns that his conviction was based on outdated and potentially flawed medical science. A bipartisan group of lawmakers and advocates have called for a halt to the execution, arguing that the diagnosis used to convict Roberson is now widely discredited. Governor Greg Abbott still has the power to grant a reprieve, but no decision has been made.
If carried out, Roberson would be the first person executed in the U.S. based on this controversial diagnosis.
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Justice needs to be served—if the courts have upheld his sentence, we can't keep second-guessing it now.
@HoopoeDanLeft-Wing2yrs2Y
It's horrific that Texas is pushing forward with an execution based on outdated science—this is exactly why we need to abolish the death penalty.
@88V8YXFProgressive2yrs2Y
This is exactly why we need to end the death penalty—there’s just too much room for error, especially when outdated or discredited science is involved. It's horrifying to think Texas is moving forward with an execution despite serious doubts about the conviction. How can we trust a system that's willing to take a life when evidence suggests it could be wrong? Governor Abbott needs to step in and stop this before it's too late.
@7664LZYLibertarian2yrs2Y
The state shouldn't have the power to take someone's life, especially when there's serious doubt about the evidence used to convict them—this is exactly why we need to limit government overreach.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Texas Board Denies Clemency for Robert Roberson in ‘Shaken Baby’ Death Penalty Case
Despite pleas from state lawmakers, Texas will execute Robert Roberson on Oct. 17 unless Governor Greg Abbott grants a reprieve in his case.
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