Texas high court says execution in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case can’t be halted by lawmaker 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 Court Allows Execution of Inmate Convicted of 'Shaken Baby' Murder
The court granted a temporary stay in October, halting the execution so it could consider the request by the legislators. But that stay was vacated on Friday, which means the execution can move ahead.
Texas Supreme Court Says Lawmakers Can't Stop Execution With Last-Minute Subpoena
Robert Roberson was scheduled to die by lethal injection on Oct. 17 when lawmakers, in a last-ditch effort, issued a subpoena to have him testify at the Texas Capitol days after his planned execution.
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court rules
A Texas Supreme Court has said the execution of Robert Roberson - a Texas man who was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter - can proceed. He was set to be the first person in the US to be executed for a murder related to "shaken baby syndrome",
Texas High Court Says Execution in 'Shaken Baby Syndrome' Case Can't Be Halted by Lawmaker 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 mont
Texas Supreme Court clears way for Robert Roberson's execution
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said the execution of Robert Roberson, which would be the first over a death from shaken baby syndrome, can move forward after halting it last month.
Texas Supreme Court Rules Execution of Man in ‘Shaken Baby’ Case Can Proceed
State lawmakers had stopped Robert Roberson’s execution at the last minute in an unusual legal maneuver.
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.
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