Robert Roberson, Death Row and Judge Deborah Oakes Evans

Robert Roberson Judge Leaves Death Row Case for Unknown Reason
Roberson was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at the Huntsville Unit in Texas on October 17. The Texas Supreme Court granted him a stay of execution to allow him to testify before the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. A new execution date has not been set yet.
Judge in Robert Roberson's Case Steps Down, What Does this Mean for the Texas Death Row Inmate?
The recusal of Judge Deborah Oakes Evans adds a twist to the Texas death row inmate's case as defense attorneys push for reconsideration of new evidence.
Trial judge in Robert Roberson’s death row case agrees to recusal
Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself after a challenge to her impartiality over longtime relationships with case prosecutors and judges.
State judge overseeing Robert Roberson ‘shaken baby’ case steps aside
Deborah Oakes Evans, the retired state district judge who issued the execution warrant for Robert Roberson III earlier this year, has apparently
Judge in 'shaken baby' death penalty case steps down
The move could further delay the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter but claims he is innocent.
Texas Supreme Court allows execution date for Robert Roberson. What to know about the case
Roberson was convicted of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis in 2002 under the shaken baby syndrome theory. The theory has since been discredited by scientists, and in 2013, Texas became the first state to sign legislation for inmates to challenge the law for an avenue to rehear cases who were criminally charged under the theory.
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What’s next for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson?
Now that the Texas Supreme Court has ruled the Legislature can't trump the authority of the other two branches of government in blocking an execution,
Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first
Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.
Judge Steps Aside in ‘Shaken Baby’ Death Penalty Case in Texas
The Texas judge overseeing the case of Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter, has voluntarily recused herself from further proceedings, adding a new complication to a
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson execution to proceed
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate ...
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Texas was about to execute Robert Roberson. Then a last-ditch tactic bought him more time
*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Texas state representatives Lacey Hull, left, and John Bucy III comment during a press conference after the stay granted by the ...