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April 2, 2025

The Robert Roberson Case: A Struggle for Justice and the Role of the Texas Attorney General’s Office and Legislature

The death penalty case of Robert Roberson has captivated attention across the nation, not just for the tragic death of his daughter, Nikki, but for the layers of injustice that have been revealed through the legal process and the evolving understanding of medical science. Roberson’s conviction in 2002 was based on the now-discredited medical theory of “Shaken Baby Syndrome” (SBS).
by Alexis Williams

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