Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby case
www.texastribune.org
Lawmakers cite new scientific evidence that they say proves Robert Roberson, who is set for execution on Oct. 17, did not kill his daughter.

“Shaken baby syndrome” was a fad medical diagnosis in the 80’s and 90’s that has led to many miscarriages of justice (e.g. Sally Clark). It has subsequently been widely discredited by most of the Medical community, but that won’t stop some prosecuters…

  • kboy101222@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 months ago

    The board can take up until two days before the execution, which is slated for Oct. 17, to make its recommendation.

    So wait, if evidence showing this man was innocent appeared on the 16th, they’d still kill him?

    Jesus Texas is just one giant miscarriage of justice after another, isn’t it?