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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 22h

BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...

Robert Roberson's Execution is Stayed by The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Roberson Was Scheduled to Be Executed on October 16 Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Innocence

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 22h

While this is certainly good news, his fight for justice isn’t over. Robert’s legal team is still pushing for a retrial. Take a moment to read more about his story, and learn how you can stay involved as his fight continues: innocenceproject.org/petitions/ju...

Stop the Oct. 16 Execution of Robert Roberson

Add to your name to stop Texas from executing an innocent person.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 22h

“We are relieved and grateful that members of the CCA appreciate the parallels between Andrew Roark’s case and Robert Roberson’s, and the case is being sent back to the district court for further proceedings."
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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 22h

The CCA granted a stay ro Robert Roberson and remanded his case to the district court to consider whether his case warrants relief for the reasons set forth in the CCA’s 2024 decision in Ex Parte Roark.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 22h

BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...

Robert Roberson's Execution is Stayed by The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Roberson Was Scheduled to Be Executed on October 16 Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Innocence

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 23h

We have just 7 days left to stop Texas from executing #RobertRoberson — an innocent man on death row. Please, take a moment to call Gov. Abbott and urge him to do the right thing and grant Robert a stay of execution at 737-277-6778. Find a script here:
saveroberson.org

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 1d

All four episodes of Lester Holt's The Last Appeal podcast are now live. The series exposes the wrongful conviction of #RobertRoberson and the grave injustice of his scheduled execution on Oct. 16. A must-listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The Last Appeal

True Crime Podcast · Daily Series · Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daught...

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 1d

The @nytimes.com Opinion is calling for Texas to halt #RobertRoberson's Oct. 16 execution, saying he "deserves a new trial." Take a look: nyti.ms/3WsUSXP

Video: Opinion | His Execution Is Days Away. A Detective Says He’s Innocent.

What happens when the science that sends a man to death row is debunked? Robert Roberson spent over 20 years on death row for his daughter’s death, but new evidence points to a different cause. Withou...

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 1d

New evidence of judicial misconduct has #RobertRoberson's attorneys calling for Texas to halt his Oct. 16 execution and grant him a new trial. www.ketk.com/news/crime-p...

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 2d

"We and our co-authors of a book examining the SBS hypothesis also believe the objective medical evidence proves that Roberson’s chronically ill toddler, Nikki, died from natural and accidental causes, not abuse."

Read more: www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-...

There’s still time for Texas to stop execution of an innocent man | Opinion

The conviction of Robert Roberson in his daughter’s death is based on flawed “shaken baby” science. Her medical records prove it. | Opinion

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 2d

You can listen to the podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Nikki

Podcast Episode · The Last Appeal · S1 E1 · 29m

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Attorneys for #RobertRoberson informed the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals about explosive new information, revealed in a @datelinenbc.bsky.social podcast, that reflects inherent bias on the part of the judge who presided over his 2003 trial. innocenceproject.org/news/breakin...

BREAKING: Explosive New Evidence Revealed in NBC “Dateline” Podcast Related to Pending Claim in Robert Roberson Case - Innocence Project

Filing with Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Says Newly Available Evidence Proves Judicial Misconduct, Requires New Trial for Robert Roberson

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 3d

Because of his undiagnosed autism, Robert Roberson was seen as “cold” and “unemotional” instead of terrified and grieving. That misunderstanding helped send an innocent man to death row. Read more from the Autism Society of Texas: www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

He's autistic. Jurors misread that as guilt. Will Texas execute him?

Overwhelming evidence shows that Robert Roberson is innocent.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 3d

Don't let Texas execute #RobertRoberson — an innocent man — on Oct. 16. Call Gov. Abbott right now at 737-277-6778. Find a call script here: bit.ly/4gSqZtA

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Innocence Network @innocencenetwork.bsky.social · 6d

On #WrongfulConvictionDay, ABCNewsLive's Linsey Davis sat down w/ @christinaswarns.bsky.social & Vanessa Potkin of @innocenceproject.bsky.social to discuss the #InnocenceNetwork, their work to free the innocent, & the fight to prevent the execution of #RobertRoberson.

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Video International Wrongful Conviction Day

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with representatives from the Innocence Project to discuss International Wrongful Conviction Day and the decades long work they do to exonerate prisoners.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 5d

Just in: Today, more than 100 supporters from across the state gathered at the Texas State Capitol to urge the State not to execute #RobertRoberson, an innocent man scheduled to die on Oct. 16 for a crime that never occurred.

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Supporters Call on Texas to Stop the Oct. 16th Execution of an Innocent Man

If Mr. Roberson’s execution is not stayed, he will be the first person executed in the U.S. based on “Shaken Baby Syndrome” hypothesis.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 5d

We are at the Texas Capitol with dozens of supporters rallying for the life of #RobertRoberson. We cannot allow Texas to kill an innocent man for a crime that never occurred. Act now: Saveroberson.org

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 6d

Conservatives, Republican lawmakers, and even death penalty supporters are calling for a new trial for Robert Roberson, who is set to be executed Oct. 16 in Texas. Read more: www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...

Conservatives, death penalty supporters call for a new trial for Robert Roberson

Among the people who spoke at a Wednesday news conference in front of the Texas Capitol was a man who was exonerated in a “shaken baby syndrome” case in 2024.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 7d

Seven months pregnant while raising a one-year-old, Rosa Jimenez was arrested and spent 17 years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Now, she’s reclaiming her life and reconnecting with her kids. #HispanicHeritageMonth innocenceproject.org/news/rosa-ji...

‘I’m where I’m supposed to be’: Rosa Jimenez Reunites With Her Children After 17 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment - Innocence Project

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 7d

We can stop this injustice. But we need you:

1. Call Gov. Abbott: 737-277-6778
2. Sign the petition
3. Share Robert’s story

You can find the script for your call, the petition and our social media kit here: innocenceproject.org/news/robert-...

What You Need to Know About Robert Roberson Facing Execution

Texas is seeking to execute Mr. Roberson even though leading medical experts say he was wrongly convicted under outdated science.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 7d

Robert, who lives with autism, was misjudged by police and medical staff. Even the former detective who once testified against Robert now says he was wrong.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 7d

Today is #WrongfulConvictionDay and we are asking for your help.

#RobertRoberson’s life is on the line. On Oct. 16, Texas plans to execute him — despite overwhelming medical evidence of his innocence.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 8d

"People with autism continue to face a lack of understanding that can have profoundly negative consequences, particularly when they come into contact with the criminal justice system. #RobertRoberson’s case is the most extreme example of this problem." www.statesman.com/opinion/colu...

Autism fed into his wrongful conviction. Don’t execute Robert Roberson | Opinion

Texas plans to execute a man whose autism was misunderstood as guilt. There’s still time to stop a tragic miscarriage of justice, Jacquie Benestante writes.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 8d

BREAKING: Attorneys for #RobertRoberson have asked the 5th Circuit to authorize a new federal habeas petition — seeking a stay of his execution and a chance to present overwhelming new evidence of innocence. innocenceproject.org/news/robert-...

Robert Roberson Asks 5th Circuit to Authorize New Federal Habeas Petition

Robert Roberson asks Fifth Circuit to authorize new Federal Habeas Petition.

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lauraburstein.bsky.social @lauraburstein.bsky.social · 9d

Autism fed into his wrongful conviction. Don’t execute Robert Roberson www.statesman.com/opinion/colu...

Autism fed into his wrongful conviction. Don’t execute Robert Roberson | Opinion

Texas plans to execute a man whose autism was misunderstood as guilt. There’s still time to stop a tragic miscarriage of justice, Jacquie Benestante writes.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 8d

We have just 15 days to stop the execution of #RobertRoberson, an innocent father on death row in Texas. You can help. Right now call Gov. Greg Abbott and urge him to stop his execution for a crime that never occurred: 737-277-6778. innocenceproject.org/petitions/ca...

Photo of Robert Roberson. Text on screen: 15 days left to #SaveRoberson. Robert Roberson faces execution on 10/16 for a crime that never occured.

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