What put a Texas death row inmate’s case back in the spotlight?
Robert Roberson was set to be the first person in the U.S. to be executed on a “shaken baby syndrome” diagnosis after getting convicted for killing his 2-year-old daughter. He maintained his innocence and in October 2024,
Appeals court orders new trial for man on Texas’ death row over judge’s antisemitic bias
A Texas appeals court has ordered a new trial for a Jewish man on death row because of antisemitic bias by the judge in his case.
Texas prisoners, including death row inmates, may be able to vote under little-known elections law
Texas elections law says state prison inmates who are appealing their convictions are eligible to register. Many lawyers and voting rights advocates were unaware of the rule.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson’s fate could be impacted by upcoming election
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has three Republican incumbents on the ballot who previously voted to allow Roberson’s execution to proceed.
Texas Death Row Inmate’s Last Meal Request Will Astound You
This request was more like a banquet than a last meal. What comes next is an absolute stunner. Brewer didn’t eat any of the food he requested, and his refusal to eat the lavish meal he ordered didn't sit well with a lot of folks.
Texas Court Orders New Trial For Death Row Inmate Over Judge's Anti-Semitic Bias
Randy Halprin was part of the "Texas 7" gang of escaped prisoners. Ha had already won a reprieve from the death penalty in 2019 for the same reason
Man on Texas' death row gets new trial over judge's antisemitic bias
A Texas appeals court ordered a new trial Wednesday for a Jewish man on death row because of antisemitic bias by the judge who presided over his case. Lawyers for Randy Halprin have contended that former Judge Vickers Cunningham in Dallas used racial slurs and antisemitic language to refer to him and some of his co-defendants.
Texas man on death row granted new trial
One of the suspects convicted in the murder of an Irving, Texas police officer nearly 24 years ago will be granted a new trial after a ruling from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump signaled he would resume federal executions if he won and make more ...
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Republican Endorsed Candidates Lead in Texas' High Criminal Court Races, Death Penalty Review Looms
Paxton-backed candidates are leading in the race for Texas' highest criminal court, potentially upholding its Republican ...
Two-year-old's family steps into fray over Texas death penalty case
A Palestine state rep and the family of slain two-year-old Nikki Curtis wrote a letter to lawmakers and filed a brief with ...
U.S. to appeal judge’s ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty, avoid death penalty
The pleas would be a key step toward closing out the long-running and legally troubled government prosecution in the attacks ...
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Attorney Faces Accusations After Contacting Jury Foreman in Texas Death Row Conviction Case
Robert Roberson's attorney's visit to a jury foreman's home sparks controversy over the legitimacy of his conviction.
What does Donald Trump’s return mean for the death penalty?
Abolitionists will have to play defense at the federal level, and plot a long-term strategy for ending the death penalty in ...