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Robert Roberson execution by end of 2024?
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Lawmakers Can't Halt Executions, Clears Way for Robert Roberson's New Execution Date
Nov 15, 2024, 04:16 PM
The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that legislative subpoenas cannot be used to halt executions, following an attempt by Republican and Democratic lawmakers to pause Robert Roberson's lethal injection last month. Roberson, convicted of murder in a 2002 shaken baby death, had his execution delayed due to the subpoena. The court's decision clears the way for a new execution date for Roberson, after months of delays and an attempt for clemency. The court also addressed the separation of powers, allowing a Texas House committee to subpoena Roberson as long as it does not delay his execution.
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