Texas is about to execute someone based on junk science.
Texas is about to execute someone based on junk science.
www.texastribune.org Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby case
Lawmakers cite new scientific evidence that they say proves Robert Roberson, who is set for execution on Oct. 17, did not kill his daughter.
"Shaken baby syndrome" was a fad medical diagnosis in the 80's and 90's that has led to many miscarriages of justice (e.g. Sally Clark). It has subsequently been widely discredited by most of the Medical community, but that won't stop some prosecuters...
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Other states look to Texas as a leader for both enforcing the rule of law and addressing wrongful convictions.
...they do? Can they stop?