Texas board denies clemency for man in controversial case tied to shaken child syndrome

Officials in Texas rejected a request for clemency in a controversial case Wednesday. Robert Roberson can be the primary individual within the U.S. to be put to demise for a homicide linked to shaken child syndrome. Some specialists say his conviction was primarily based on defective, outdated scientific proof.

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