Texas set to execute maybe an innocent man today

[lekidecincinnati]

this is a sad case really hope gov abbot steps in stops this the death penalty should be for obvious horrible crimes this guys baby got sick and the hospital claimed it was abuse by him but he may be innocent

Texas set to execute Robert Roberson in 'shaken baby syndrome' case

Robert Roberson is set to die for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. The case underscores broader questions about outdated medical science in criminal convictions.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Wagerallsports]

Didn’t read entire story

Do they have him on video doing it?

 

[lekidecincinnati]

All evidence points to Robert Roberson's innocence. Texas still plans to execute him.

Texas is set to execute Robert Roberson Thursday despite all evidence indicating he was wrongfully convicted for his 2-year-old daughter's death.

www.usatoday.com

 

[lekidecincinnati]

Didn’t read entire story

Do they have him on video doing it?

no he brought sick kid into hospital u should read uo about it very scary really they could put this guy to death when many doubts out there

 

[Wagerallsports]

So they are going strictly off of a dr or medical field opinions?

That’s ridiculous

 

[phillyflyers]

Is he a Democrat?

 

[BMR Genie]

So he's been in prison for 22yrs now?

If there's a doubt on his conviction how come no one help him for 22 yrs?

 

[Archie]

Abbott almost never will stop these.

he believes in letting God sort them out. wouldnt want to accidently let a guilty man live

 

[djefferis]

Had a family member who dealt with something similar - young kid accused of shaken infant.

Now he was no angel - nor was he the sharpest knife - but low level shit, nothing ever violent. He called ambulance - panicked when cops escorted them there and ran out the back door as they arrived.

Baby taken to hospital and doc started asking questions - including the obvious of where are the parents - moment the EMS worker said “dad ran off as we arrived on scene” - they immediately started saying it was an abuse situation.

He was charged and local prosecutor who was running for judge made damn sure they put on a show of how “tough” they were on crime like this and protecting innocent children. Never went to trial - he committed suicide first.

Prosecutor won election and became judge - 20 years later crime went from a minor issue to a major one as opioids exploded as the local courts ignored the problem and failed to take any real steps to get rid of local pill mills and dealers. Oh and they also acknowledged that the baby had developmental disabilities and did not exhibit any signs of damage as a result of abuse. Much of what they initially felt was “abuse” was likely things they had missed in limited prior doctor visits with the local free clinic.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Long time ago my first wife slipped and fell on a slippery driveway where water had been sitting a while

Put a very large knot on her head so I took her to hospital

Sure enough couple nurses and others are over there asking if I did this to her

Really pissed me off and her too

It's bullsh!t that authorities just take the word of someone in the medical field, when it is only based on suspicion or opinion

We know how any female can cry rape or sexual assault and they instantly believe them and arrest the guy

Looks like this happens in everything else too......pathetic

 

[Archie]

RIP to that lil baby though

 

[lekidecincinnati]

this is crazy a judge stopped the execution but they appealed and it could still be back on

texas is a bunch of animals why are they in such a hurry execute this guy

should be no doubt on death penalty cases and there is lots of doubts about this

 

[lekidecincinnati]

texas supreme court halted the execution at least a few people in texas have common sense

what a shithole state

 

[Wagerallsports]

texas supreme court halted the execution at least a few people in texas have common sense

what a shithole state

Glad they halted it and hope they plan to research it more

I like that Texas doesn’t tolerate most BS but this is an example they can be extreme

 

[phillyflyers]

Where is the evidence that he's innocent? I see nothing in the article other than that he maintained his innocence.

 

[lekidecincinnati]

Where is the evidence that he's innocent? I see nothing in the article other than that he maintained his innocence.

it's a really tricky case the kid was sick all the time had a very high fever he said kid fell out of bed when he took to hospital they suspected abuse guy didn't show any emotion but was later diagnosed autism the whole case is sad just doesn't feel like a death penalty case when there are doubts save the death penalties for the more obvious crimes

 

[Wagerallsports]

It’s the horrible world we live in today

Guilty until proven innocent

 

[lekidecincinnati]

hopefully he gets a new trial crazy texas is in such a hurry to put him to death makes u wonder

 

[Wagerallsports]

Texas well ahead of the curve on some things

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1821627497945166039

 

[BMR Genie]

Texas well ahead of the curve on some things

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1821627497945166039

This is a bold move and I like it. If only PH could do the same, especially, in my hometown.