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Nearly a month after his execution was stayed, help lift #RobertRoberson's spirits on his birthday, tomorrow, Nov. 10, by sending him messages of hope and letting him know we’ll keep fighting for his freedom. Sign the card: innocenceproject.org/petitions/just…
The TX Court of Criminal Appeals granted a new trial to Randy Halprin. Halprin, who is Jewish, was sentenced to death by a judge who espoused antisemitic beliefs and used slurs when speaking about Halprin. The TXCCA found that the judge was biased. apnews.com/article/texas-…
Statement from Chairman Joe Moody and Chairman Jeff Leach #txlege #RobertRoberson
The Supreme Court of Texas has granted a Texas House of Representatives' emergency motion in part and issued a stay, effectively halting the execution of Robert Roberson. Find the order here: txcourts.gov/supreme/orders…
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the subpoena power of legislators and blocked Robert Roberson’s execution tonight. Grateful to @leachfortexas @brianeharrison @moodyforelpaso and the entire bipartisan group of TX legislators (too many to name!) who put their support behind Robert.
The Supreme Court of Texas has granted a Texas House of Representatives' emergency motion in part and issued a stay, effectively halting the execution of Robert Roberson. Find the order here: txcourts.gov/supreme/orders…
BREAKING: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has vacated the temporary restraining order that had halted Robert Roberson's execution. Now the state legislators are expected to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. @TexasHouse @TexDefender @TCADPdotORG @innocence @WTIUSA
Just in: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rules against the Texas House effort to subpoena death row inmate Robert Roberson. Chair @leachfortexas and @moodyforelpaso will now make one last effort asking the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in #TxLege
Just now, a judge has granted a temporary order stopping the scheduled execution of #RobertRoberson, who has maintained his innocence for over two decades. The Office of the Attorney General says it will appeal this decision. bit.ly/48atkM2
A Travis County judge granted a temporary restraining order that has the effect of blocking Robert Roberson’s execution tonight. State legislators issued a subpoena for Robert to testify at a hearing next week, after his scheduled execution. The Texas AG’s office will appeal.
BREAKING: Judge Jessica Mangrum has GRANTED the temporary restraining order for the subpoena of Roberson, ostensibly delaying his execution in a first-ever legal maneuver from @leachfortexas and @moodyforelpaso
Rep. Jeff @leachfortexas is arguing his case for the subpoena of Robert Roberson after his scheduled execution from his car, while Rep. Joe @moodyforelpaso speaks from El Paso. Texas AG's office just claimed they never saw the subpoena petition. youtube.com/watch?v=Ui-Auw…
NEW: A Travis County Judge will hear arguments at 3:45pm about the Texas House subpoena of death row inmate Robert Roberson. Chair @leachfortexas and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright will represent House lawmakers trying to least delay the execution set for 6pm
In a stunning move, a Texas House committee voted unanimously to subpoena #RobertRoberson ahead of his execution today in a last-ditch effort to save his life. texastribune.org/2024/10/16/rob…
From @TexasTribune: The subpoena — which was offered by state Reps. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, and Jeff Leach, R-Plano, who are on the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence — calls for Roberson to "provide all relevant testimony and information concerning the…
NEW: In a stunning move, the Texas House committee voted to subpoena Robert Roberson though the legal impact wasn’t immediately clear. texastribune.org/2024/10/16/rob…
With less than 24 hours before his execution, #RobertRoberson has been subpoenaed to testify before a Texas House committee that is reconsidering the lawfulness of his conviction. cnn.com/2024/10/16/us/…
The system failed Robert Roberson in every way. The courts have refused to consider evidence not only that Robert is innocent, but also that no crime ever occurred. The pardon board—supposedly a “safety valve”—refused to intervene. Only @GovAbbott can stop this execution now.
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