The scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, a Texas father involved in a contentious ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case, is set to proceed as the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted unanimously against granting clemency on Wednesday. Roberson, aged 57, is facing a lethal injection on Thursday for the death of his daughter, Nikki Curtis, back in 2002. The board’s decision was made during a Texas legislative session focused on this case. According to the voting records, all panelists voted against reducing the death sentence to a lesser penalty or granting a 180-day reprieve for execution. Despite the parole board lacking the authority to halt the execution, Governor Greg Abbott holds the power to grant clemency upon receiving a recommendation from the board.
This situation is currently evolving and updates are expected shortly as the story progresses…
The news of Robert Roberson’s impending execution has stirred debate due to doubts surrounding the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. Despite these uncertainties, the execution is still on track as scheduled for Thursday.
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