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Robert Roberson, the Texas inmate whose execution was postponed, could testify in person at a legislative hearing


Robert Roberson, a condemned man in Texas whose execution was halted due to a legal maneuver by state lawmakers, is expected to appear in person at a legislative hearing on Monday. The lawmakers obtained a temporary restraining order just hours before his scheduled execution for a shaken baby death, allowing him to testify regarding a 2013 law that could potentially challenge his conviction based on forensic science advances.

Roberson, who claims innocence in his 2-year-old daughter’s death in 2002, believes new understanding of shaken baby syndrome could prove his innocence. Although the state’s highest criminal court initially ruled in favor of his execution, lawmakers petitioned to the Texas Supreme Court, which granted a stay.

The state Department of Criminal Justice has agreed to comply with the subpoena for Roberson to testify, possibly in person or via video link. Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison, who helped obtain the stay, acknowledged the complex legal situation and the need for further action.

Roberson’s lawyer called the legal maneuvering to stop the execution extraordinary, and believes the outcome of Monday’s hearing could potentially lead to further delays in the execution. Governor Greg Abbott has not publicly commented on the situation, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene.

Despite limited legal options, there is still hope for justice for Roberson as the legal battle continues. The lawmakers involved emphasized the importance of ensuring an innocent man is not executed.

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