Summary
A Texas court has put a hold on the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 for murder. The case involves doubts about the "shaken baby syndrome" diagnosis used against him. The court's decision comes as new medical research questions the validity of this diagnosis.
Key Facts
- The court stopped Roberson's execution, which was set for October 16.
- Roberson was accused of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002.
- Prosecutors claimed "shaken baby syndrome" caused the child's death.
- Recent medical findings suggest that other conditions could cause similar symptoms.
- Roberson's defense claims his daughter had chronic pneumonia and medication complications.
- The court agreed only to reopen his petition questioning his imprisonment's legality.
- Not all judges agreed; some wanted a completely new trial.
- Roberson has spent nearly 23 years on death row.
