Texas Man's Execution Halted Amid Testimony Dispute

Robert Roberson's execution was halted after lawmakers subpoenaed him to testify about his murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome. However, he did not appear at the scheduled hearing due to disputes over his transport from death row. His absence fueled tensions between lawmakers advocating for his innocence and state officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, who criticized the last-minute maneuver. Roberson was poised to be the first person executed in the U.S. based on a shaken baby syndrome conviction. Although Democratic Rep. Joe Moody expressed hope Roberson would testify soon, he noted that the Texas Attorney General's Office stated Roberson could only appear via videoconference, which is deemed unsuitable for him due to his autism. The situation continues to develop as lawmakers explore options to facilitate Roberson's testimony.