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Texas Halts Executions Amid New Evidence and Overturned Convictions
1/13/2026
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Story summary
- Four executions are scheduled for 2026 in Texas.
- Texas has seen a decline in executions.
- Robert Roberson's execution was stayed after new evidence challenged his conviction for his daughter's death.
- Brittany Holberg's conviction was overturned after it was revealed that key testimony came from a paid informant.
- David Wood's execution was halted while he awaits a rehearing on claims of false testimony.
