Texas Supreme Court blocks committee from stopping future execution in Roberson case
The Texas Supreme Court denied a petition from the Texas House of Representatives on Friday and ruled that a committee subpoena can’t block a scheduled execution like Robert Roberson’s was on Oct. 17.
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers' subpoena to halt Roberson execution
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers issued a subpoena last month, calling death-row inmate Robert Roberson to appear in ...
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Texas Supreme Court opinion clears path for Robert Roberson execution
In a late night ruling, the Texas Supreme Court issued a stay, temporarily preventing the execution of Robert Roberson. Texas House members issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify next week.
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Texas Supreme Court clears way for new Robert Roberson execution date, but says he can also testify
It is the latest twist in the political saga surrounding the Roberson case, which drew national attention and sparked fresh ...
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers who stopped execution with last-minute subpoena
Roberson was convicted of capital murder for his daughter's death that was ruled a homicide by blunt force head injuries.
Texas lawmakers can’t stop executions, state Supreme Court says
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday the state Legislature does not have the power to stall an execution, ending a ...