Texas, Roberson and Court of Criminal Appeals

Death row inmate Robert Roberson files new appeal, citing misdiagnosis and new evidence
AUSTIN — Death row inmate Robert Roberson has filed a new appeal with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest criminal court, presenting what his defense claims are new legal and scientific developments aimed at overturning his death sentence.
Robert Roberson again asks Texas' highest criminal court to free him, citing new evidence
The new appeal includes a statement from ten independent pathologists that says the 2002 autopsy is "deeply flawed and unreliable."
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files first appeal since execution was postponed
The filing includes opinions from legal and scientific experts arguing that Nikki died of pneumonia and changed science warrants a new trial.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files appeal for new trial
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has filed an appeal for a new trial. Roberson was convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. His execution was delayed in October. Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson is seeking a new trial after his execution was delayed last year.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson seeks overturn sentence with new appeal
Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate, has filed a new appeal. Roberson, who has autism spectrum disorder, claims innocence after 22 years on death row.
Robert Roberson makes another plea for innocence with state’s highest criminal court
If not exonerated, the application for relief announced Wednesday also asks the Court of Criminal Appeals to grant Roberson a new trial, or send his case
Lawyers for Robert Roberson make new push to overturn conviction
Attorneys for Anderson County death row inmate Rodney Roberson have filed a petition with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, seeking a declaration of innocence or a new trial.
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