His attorney tells KPRC 2's Bryce Newberry that's her understanding.
3 advisories in effect for Calhoun, Coastal, Inland, Islands and Matagorda, Coastal, Inland, Islands RegionsThe Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has repeatedly ruled in favor of Robert Roberson 's execution, but Election Day could change that outcome if the court chooses to take up the case again in the future.Fort Bend County man wanted for girlfriend’s murder found deadFrontage road along Southwest Freeway at Fondren Road closed due to 2-vehicle crashSee the latest Insider Deals.
Two of the lawmakers who support Roberson’s efforts to have his new evidence considered issued this joint statement Friday: Roberson’s attorney explained that Gov. Greg Abbott’s ability to intervene to stop the execution has now expired and said for now, they are just looking ahead until Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court late Thursday denied a stay of execution because Roberson didn’t present a “cognizable federal claim” to the court, which the court said left them powerless to act.
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