SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

Oct 09 2025CRIME

Justice in Question: The Robert Roberson Case

Robert Roberson, a man with a troubled past, is set to face the death penalty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The case, which has garnered national attention, is built on shaky ground, with prosecutors accusing Roberson of sexually abusing his daughter despite a lack of evidence. The trial was marred by irregularities, including the introduct...

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Texas Republicans Speak Out on Near-Miss Execution

On Monday, Texas Republicans on the House committee for criminal justice shared their concerns about the state's near-execution of a man named Robert Roberson. Roberson was accused of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002 by shaking her, a claim that's been disputed by new scientific evidence. Representative Jeff Leach said he believed Roberson was innocent and h...

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

The Fight Over Robert Roberson's Fate: Texas Government Divided

In Texas, there's a big debate going on. It's about a man named Robert Roberson who was supposed to be executed. But now, some people think he might be innocent. This isn't just about whether he did something wrong or not. It's also about a fight between different parts of the Texas government. Robert was found guilty of hurting his baby daughter in 2003. Back then,...

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Stay of Execution: Texas Supreme Court Steps In

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas's highest civil court halted the planned execution of Robert Roberson late on Thursday. Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for the murder of his two-year-old daughter Nikki, with medical professionals blaming "shaken baby syndrome." However, this diagnosis has since been widely discredited in scientific research. Roberson's la...

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

The Case of Robert Roberson: A Look at Shaken Baby Syndrome

Texas is set to execute Robert Roberson on Thursday for a crime he says he didn't commit. The case revolves around the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002, and the controversial diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. This would be the first execution of its kind in the U.S. The diagnosis, which has been called into question in recent years, led to Roberson'...

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Execution in Texas: The Shaken Baby Syndrome Case

A Texas inmate is set to face execution for a crime that's stirred up a lot of debate. The case centers around "shaken baby syndrome," a diagnosis that's been questioned by many. This is the first time in the U.S. that such a case could lead to an execution. Meanwhile, former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically passed away at 31 after a fall from a hotel balco...

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Texas Execution Case: A New Look at Shaken Baby Syndrome

A Texas board has said 'no' to stopping the execution of a man named Robert Roberson. This is a big deal because it could be the first time someone is executed in the U.S. for a case linked to shaken baby syndrome. Roberson says he didn't hurt his daughter, and many people, including some Republican lawmakers and even a detective, agree with him. They say the science...

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

The First U. S. Shaken Baby Syndrome Execution: What You Need to Know

This week, a Texas man might become the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a murder tied to shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson, 57, is set to receive a lethal injection on Thursday for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, back in 2002. He has maintained his innocence, and many are questioning the validity of the diagnosis that led to his co...

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Sep 12 2024CRIME

"Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: The Tragic Case of Robert Roberson"

The story of Robert Roberson serves as a stark reminder of the failures of the Texas justice system. In 2003, he was accused of murdering his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, who died from a combination of injuries attributed to shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The case is a chilling example of the devastating consequences of relying on outdated and unproven forensic technique...

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Sep 10 2024CRIME

Executed on a Lie: Can Science Really Cost a Man His Life?

Imagine being wrongly convicted and sentenced to death based on scientific evidence that has since been debunked. This is the horrifying reality for Robert Roberson, a man on death row in Texas facing execution for a crime he vehemently denies. The state claims that Roberson killed his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, by shaking her violently, a diagnosis known as shaken...

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