Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files first appeal

Death row inmate Robert Roberson files new appeal, citing misdiagnosis and new evidence
Death row inmate Robert Roberson has filed a new appeal with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest criminal court, presenting what his defense claims are new legal and scientific developments aimed at overturning his death sentence.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson seeks overturn sentence with new appeal
Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate, has filed a new appeal. Roberson, who has autism spectrum disorder, claims innocence after 22 years on death row.
Texas death row inmate mouths final 2-word message to victims' families before execution
A remorseful death row inmate pleaded for forgiveness and mouthed one final message before being put to death in Texas on Thursday, 20 years after he killed his strip club manager and another man.
Two death row inmates convicted of murder executed
Two men convicted of murder were executed Thursday night, marking the fourth and fifth executions in the United States this year.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files first appeal since execution was postponed
The filing includes opinions from legal and scientific experts arguing that Nikki died of pneumonia and changed science warrants a new trial.
South Carolina death row inmate asking for postponed execution to obtain autopsy from state's last execution
A South Carolina death row inmate is again asking for his execution to be postponed since his lawyers have not received the autopsy report from the last execution two weeks ago.
Palm Coast man could face death penalty in child rape case, ordered held without bond
Kristopher Henriqson, 47, was accused of repeatedly raping a girl starting when she was about 9 until after she turned 12, ...
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Only woman on Death Row in Louisiana may receive execution date soon. Who is Antionette Frank?
The only woman on Louisiana Death Row, Antionette Frank, could receive execution date after 30 years of incarceration. Read ...
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Antoinette Frank, ex-NOPD officer on death row, not yet eligible to be executed, DA and AG agree
A spokesperson for Louisiana's attorney general said "four to five" condemned prisoners are eligible to be executed. But that ...
'Held accountable': Death penalty sought against man accused of murdering Phoenix cop
Saul Bal, 41, could face the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Phoenix police Officer Zane ...
Alabama inmate resentenced to life after 28 years on death row for 1995 police officer’s murder
Larry Wayne Whitehead, 62, was convicted in 1996 for the death of Albertville police officer and detective Andrew Whitten.
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The history of the death penalty in Louisiana: How executions, opinions changed over time
It's been 15 years since Louisiana executed a death row prisoner. Here's when the death penalty started in Louisiana and what ...
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Inside Texas' death row 'God Pod,' where inmates earn extra privileges by converting to Christianity
A death row spiritual adviser discussed some of the extra privileges Texas death row inmates get if they join the "God Pod," ...
Indian-Origin Malaysian On Death Row Granted Stay Of Execution Order Under New Law
An Indian-origin Malaysian has been granted a stay of execution under a new law that provides clarity on when the death ...