Breaking news: Texas Supreme Court allows execution in “shaken baby” case

Lawmakers exceeded their power when they intervened to stop a man's death sentence, the court found.
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Nov. 15, 2024, 1:47 p.m. ET

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Texas Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution in 'Shaken Baby' Case

Texas lawmakers exceeded their power when they intervened last month to stop the execution of Robert Roberson by summoning him to testify, the court found.

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