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New Evidence Questions Texas Man's Death Row Conviction

12/24/2025

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Robert Roberson remains on death row in Texas for the murder of his daughter, with medical experts—including former prosecution witnesses—questioning the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis junk science, potentially affecting future trials.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton insists on Roberson's guilt.
New evidence indicates Roberson's daughter suffered from a chronic illness before her death, raising doubts about the original conviction.

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Robert Roberson remains on death row in Texas for the murder of his daughter, with medical experts—including former prosecution witnesses—questioning the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis junk science, potentially affecting future trials.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton insists on Roberson's guilt.
New evidence indicates Roberson's daughter suffered from a chronic illness before her death, raising doubts about the original conviction.