Texas Supreme Court Allows Execution of Robert Roberson

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted for the 2002 murder of his two-year-old daughter, may proceed, rejecting a legislative subpoena aimed at delaying the execution. Roberson's conviction, based on the discredited 'shaken baby syndrome' theory, has drawn bipartisan concern regarding potential wrongful conviction and outdated science. The court emphasized that legislative authority cannot override scheduled legal processes related to executions. This decision clears the way for Texas officials to carry out the execution, which was temporarily halted last month due to the subpoena. Despite the ruling, Roberson maintains his innocence, and no new execution date has been set yet. Advocacy groups and lawmakers continue to challenge the legitimacy of his conviction, highlighting the ongoing debate over the reliability of the evidence used against him.