New development for death row inmate

PALESTINE – Robert Robertson continues to challenge his 2003 conviction in the death of his young daughter, Nikki. Robertson is currently sitting on death row. Last Friday, Robertson’s attorney submitted written arguments showing how a court decision that set a Texas man free in 2024 should also apply in Robertson’s case.

Andrew Rourke was freed after spending 35 years in prison when new scientific discoveries debunked the shaken baby theory used in his conviction in 2000. Robertson was sentenced to death using the same theory. Robertson’s execution was stayed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in October, halting his execution for a third time. The state missed last Friday’s deadline set by the judge and has instead filed another extension to submit their arguments.