Retired Texas Judge Evans recuses herself from death row inmate Robert Roberson's case amid conflicts of interest.

Retired Texas Judge Deborah Oakes Evans has recused herself from the case of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2003. Roberson maintains his innocence. His lawyers had asked Evans to step down, citing her close relationships with key figures from his original trial. The Texas Supreme Court has allowed the state to set a new execution date, even as a House committee seeks his testimony on junk science in his conviction.

November 30, 2024
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