Texas high court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by lawmaker subpoena
Roberson was convicted of capital murder for his daughter's death that was ruled a homicide by blunt force head injuries.
Texas Supreme Court Rules Execution of Man in ‘Shaken Baby’ Case Can Proceed
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted in his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, can’t be stopped by a legislative subpoena, after lawmakers made a last-ditch effort to pause the process.
Texas Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution in ‘Shaken Baby’ Case
Texas lawmakers exceeded their power when they intervened last month to stop the execution of Robert Roberson by summoning him to testify, the court found.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new Robert Roberson execution date, but says he can also testify
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled a House committee overstepped its authority when it effectively stalled Robert Roberson’s execution by issuing an eleventh-hour subpoena. The ruling clears the way for prosecutors to seek a new execution date for Roberson.
Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied a state house committee’s attempt to delay the execution of a man convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, clearing a path for a new execution date.
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson execution to proceed
The Texas Supreme Court has denied lawmakers' bid to use their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers who stopped execution with last-minute subpoena
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last month.
Texas lawmakers can’t stop executions, state Supreme Court says
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday the state Legislature does not have the power to stall an execution, ending a constitutional crisis that erupted after lawmakers subpoenaed Robert Roberson III to testify before a committee four days after he was scheduled to be put to death.
Death penalty: Texas Supreme Court rules subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution after Republican and Democratic lawmakers used the novel maneuver last month to pause Robert Roberson 's lethal injection at the last minute.
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