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The Robert Roberson story: Death row inmate spared execution with 11th hour stay
SUMMARY: Robert Robertson was wrongfully convicted of killing his daughter, Nikki, in 2002, based on the now-discredited shaken baby syndrome. Robertson, who only discovered he had autism during his incarceration, insists he loved his daughter and denies any abuse. Leading figures, including former detective Brian Wharton, now believe Robertson is innocent, asserting that Nikki likely died from pneumonia and inadequate care. A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers, alongside the Innocence Project, are advocating for clemency and a reexamination of the case due to flawed science. A recent stay of execution allows for a hearing, where Robertson will testify about his wrongful conviction.
Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed Thursday, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers set a legal chain of events in motion that led to a stay of execution.
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Texas family speaks out: Southwest plane shot at before taking off
SUMMARY: The Lee family, affected by a recent shooting incident involving their Southwest Airlines flight, reported not hearing any noise when a bullet struck the plane’s right side near the cockpit shortly before takeoff to Indianapolis. They were informed of the situation by another passenger after landing and expressed concern, wishing they had known prior as they would have altered their travel plans. The flight returned to the gate for a different aircraft, with no injuries reported. Dallas Police are investigating whether the shooting was targeted or random, but no arrests have been made. Passengers received travel vouchers as compensation.
A North Texas family is returning home after their Southwest plane was hit by gunfire before they took off to Indiana Friday night. Police are investigating.
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Man accused of attacking Grimes County couple with machete arrested near Corpus Christi
SUMMARY: Grimes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 45-year-old ELO Dean Gonzalez for allegedly stabbing two people with a machete. The attack occurred Sunday night at a mobile home near Highway 30, leaving a male victim in critical condition. The female victim’s condition is still being assessed. Gonzalez, the ex-boyfriend of the female victim, broke into their home, leading to the violent confrontation. He fled but was apprehended approximately 250 miles away in Corpus Christi five hours later. Investigators are continuing to gather information on the victims’ conditions and the motive behind the attack.
A man accused of stabbing two people with a machete in Grimes County was arrested in Corpus Christi, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Robber caught on video moments before shooting Houston couple in Rice Village
SUMMARY: A man and woman were shot in Rice Village after a robbery. They had parked behind a hair salon while visiting a local bar. Surveillance footage shows a car dropping them off, followed by another car with a masked man who robbed them and shot both in the stomach. The man is stable, while the woman is in critical condition. The robber fled with a watch. Authorities are investigating but have not released further details. The victims remain in the hospital as detectives continue their work on the case.
Authorities say a man and woman were at a bar in Rice Village when a suspected robber was seen on surveillance video targeting them.
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