Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution of Roberson

The Texas Supreme Court has halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, who was set to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome. Roberson's case has garnered bipartisan support, with many arguing he was wrongfully convicted based on flawed scientific evidence. A temporary restraining order was granted after Texas lawmakers issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify before a committee investigating capital punishment and the validity of shook baby syndrome as a diagnosis. The lead detective in Roberson's case also expressed doubts about his guilt, highlighting the evolving understanding of shaken baby syndrome within the medical community. As the debate continues, Roberson remains in a holding cell, and his legal team is pursuing multiple avenues for halting the execution. Governor Greg Abbott has the authority to grant a 30-day reprieve but has not publicly commented on the case.