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Testimony: New evidence would’ve stopped conviction

Terre Compton, a juror in Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson’s 2003 capital murder trial, on Monday told…

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Gov. Greg Abbott breaks silence in Robert Roberson case

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office condemned the actions of a bipartisan group of Texas legislators Monday, effectively breaking his…

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Lawmakers ‘stepped out of line’ to delay East Texas man’s execution, governor says

Gov. Greg Abbott urged the Texas Supreme Court to toss out a subpoena ordering an East Texas man…

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As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence

In a state where the death penalty is as ingrained as cowboy boots and conservative politics, news of…

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A legal battle spared East Texas man’s life, for now — here’s what happens next

Over six hours on the day Robert Roberson was set to be put to death, Texas House lawmakers…

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Robert Roberson expected to testify in person before Texas House panel

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson is expected to appear in-person for testimony at the state Capitol on…

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‘They did the right thing’: Officials, public react to halt to Robert Roberson execution

All day Thursday, many watched as the fate of Robert Roberson hung in the balance. Roberson, 57, was…

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Man accused of killing Tyler business owner arrested again, posts $1 million bond

An East Texas man accused of killing another man at a Tyler business was arrested again on Thursday.…

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

The Texas Supreme Court late Thursday halted the execution of Robert Roberson hours after it was set to…

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops East Texas man’s execution

The Texas Supreme Court late Thursday halted the execution of Robert Roberson hours after it was set to…