A Texas judge has issued a temporary order delaying the execution of Robert Roberson, who was sentenced to death for the alleged murder of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in 2002, under the controversial 'shaken baby syndrome' diagnosis. This follows a subpoena issued by the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence for Roberson to testify in a hearing concerning the 2013 'junk science statute,' which allows for conviction challenges based on new scientific evidence. Roberson, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, maintains his innocence, claiming his daughter's death resulted from severe pneumonia rather than abuse. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency, and Governor Greg Abbott has yet to act on a potential 30-day reprieve. The case has garnered significant bipartisan support from lawmakers, medical experts, and even the lead detective who originally testified against Roberson. This delay represents a critical examination of the application of shaken baby syndrome as a valid medical diagnosis in legal proceedings, as it has been widely discredited by experts.