John Grisham, alongside a coalition of lawmakers and medical experts, is advocating for Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate scheduled for execution on October 17, who has been convicted based on the debunked 'shaken baby syndrome' theory. Roberson has maintained his innocence for over 20 years, arguing that his daughter's death was misdiagnosed as abuse when it was actually caused by severe pneumonia. His legal team has submitted a clemency petition to Texas officials, citing new scientific evidence and the wrongful interpretation of Roberson's autism as indifference during the tragedy. Grisham expressed outrage over the case, emphasizing that there is no crime, stating, 'we're about to kill somebody for it in Texas.' As Roberson's execution approaches, support for his innocence is growing, with a bipartisan majority in the Texas House urging clemency due to the new evidence presented. Grisham's involvement highlights a broader concern regarding wrongful convictions and the potential execution of an innocent man.