Texas Supreme Court rules in favor of Roberson execution, rejecting lawmakers’ appeal

The Texas Supreme Court has denied lawmakers’ attempt to use their subpoena power to halt the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson, whose daughter died from shaken baby syndrome. The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee had issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify about his case, leading to a legal battle that temporarily halted his execution. Roberson’s defense team initially sought to have him transported to Austin for questioning, but lawmakers agreed to meet with him at his facility instead. The state attorney general’s office challenged the subpoena in an emergency filing, ultimately leading to the Texas Supreme Court denying the lawmakers’ bid. The execution is now set to proceed, with the details of the case still unfolding. Erik Ortiz, a senior reporter for NBC News Digital, is following the story closely and providing updates as it develops.

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