Robert Roberson’s execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares

The execution of Robert Roberson — whose “shaken baby syndrome” murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny — can resume, according to a Texas Supreme Court decision Friday.

Roberson was set to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis murder conviction on Oct. 17 before the court intervened and a state House committee issued a subpoena for Roberson, halting the execution amid legal battles over his fate.

Roberson’s execution warrant was only valid through Oct. 17.

Roberson has long proclaimed his innocence. His fight for clemency has been backed by several state lawmakersmedical and scientific experts, and criminal justice advocates who have questioned the validity of the shaken baby diagnosis as a legitimate cause of death, based on newer scientific evidence.

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The execution of Robert Roberson — whose “shaken baby syndrome” murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny — can resume, according to a Texas Supreme Court decision Friday.

Roberson was set to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis murder conviction on Oct. 17 before the court intervened and a state House committee issued a subpoena for Roberson, halting the execution amid legal battles over his fate.

Roberson’s execution warrant was only valid through Oct. 17.

Roberson has long proclaimed his innocence. His fight for clemency has been backed by several state lawmakersmedical and scientific experts, and criminal justice advocates who have questioned the validity of the shaken baby diagnosis as a legitimate cause of death, based on newer scientific evidence.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.