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Death Row Case at a halt: Texas man will testify today
SUMMARY: Robert Robertson, 57, is set to testify before a Texas state house committee after his scheduled execution was halted four days prior. Convicted in 2002 for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, Robertson’s case relies on outdated science related to shaken baby syndrome. Recent scientific developments have led to the Texas “junk science” law, allowing those convicted based on discredited evidence to seek relief. Medical experts now suggest Nikki may have died from natural causes. A house committee has called for a pause in Robertson’s execution, with representatives advocating for a new trial to prevent irreversible mistakes in capital punishment.
A Texas man’s execution was halted on Thursday. Robert Robertson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter more than 20 years ago. He will testify before members of the Texas Legislature today.
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Several deaths reported after helicopter hits radio tower, crashes in Second Ward
SUMMARY: A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston’s East Side, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a child. The incident occurred around 8 PM near Navigation and North Inis Street. Mayor John Whitmire, the police chief, and the fire chief provided updates, confirming that the helicopter, a private R44, had taken off from Ellington Field. Witnesses recounted seeing the crash and subsequent explosion. While first responders quickly secured the area and ensured public safety, the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA will investigate. The identities of the victims have yet to be released, and officials are urging caution regarding debris.
Authorities are looking into what led up to a helicopter crash in Houston’s east end, where there was a heavy first responder presence and several people killed.
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Death row inmate to testify in front of House committee after life-saving subpoena
SUMMARY: Texas man Robert Roberson, whose execution was halted, will testify before the Texas legislature via Zoom, pleading for his life. Convicted in 2002 for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, many now believe she may have died from natural causes, not shaken baby syndrome as originally thought. His execution was postponed after a House committee subpoenaed him, leading bipartisan lawmakers to question the criminal justice system’s handling of his case. Despite prior clemency requests being denied, the committee’s unanimous support for Roberson highlights concerns over potential wrongful convictions and the irrevocability of capital punishment.
Robert Roberson was nearly executed on Thursday, but a last minute stay from the Texas Supreme Court halted the execution. On Monday, Roberson will address the committee that issued the subpoena that kept the state from taking his life.
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'We have a situation going on' | Audio from air traffic control on Sunday night's helicopter crash
SUMMARY: The live air traffic control audio recorded after a recent crash reveals a tense situation. At 1:00 PM, air traffic control noted a helicopter operating two miles east of downtown while managing flight traffic. The operator requested a moment of focus, indicating an urgent issue that required immediate attention from all involved. The recording captures the gravity of the circumstance as controllers worked to assess and address the unfolding events.
A helicopter crashed near downtown Houston. This is air traffic control audio from the crash.
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