Attorneys for death row inmate Robert Roberson have filed a formal objection to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to set an execution date, citing ongoing legal proceedings and compelling ...

The State of Texas wants a new execution date to be set for death row inmate Robert Roberson. Roberson's attorneys argue the ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday requested a new execution date for Robert Roberson, the East Texas man whose execution was delayed last year after his case became a ...

If it’s left to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who recently made an unprecedented intervention in the case, Roberson ...

A man whose execution was delayed last year by an unprecedented move by Texas lawmakers could soon get a new execution date. On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a new execution date ...

Last year, on October 17, Roberson avoided being put to death when Texas lawmakers subpoenaed him. The AG's office is requesting his new death date be October 16 —almost one year later to the day.

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

The Texas Attorney General’s office has taken over the Roberson case from the Anderson County District Attorney and has requested Roberson be immediately added to the death row calendar.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday requested a new execution date for Robert Roberson, the East Texas man whose execution was delayed last year after his case became a ...