A Texas inmate who has been on death row for more than twenty years has had his execution – scheduled for tonight – blocked by a Texas judge.
Robert Roberson, 57, would die by lethal injection following his conviction for killing his toddler daughter Nikki at his home in Palestine, East Texas in 2002.
On Thursday afternoon, just two hours before he was to be put to death, Travis County Judge Jessica Mangrum blocked Roberson’s execution so he could testify before the Texas Legislature.
The Legislature yesterday issued a subpoena for Roberson’s testimony, and Mangrum approved a temporary restraining order.
The Attorney General’s Office will continue to fight for Roberson’s execution and will now go through the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Observer reported.
Robert Roberson, 57, would die by lethal injection following his conviction for killing his toddler daughter Nikki at his home in Palestine, East Texas in 2002. Thursday afternoon, just two hours before he was to be put to death, Travis County Judge said Jessica Mangrum blocked Roberson’s execution
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