What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Robert Roberson's case raises critical questions about the validity of convictions based on shaken baby syndrome, particularly as new evidence and scientific understanding emerge. His legal battle has not only engaged lawyers and lawmakers but has sparked broader discussions about the reliability of such forensic evidence in court."

As the Texas Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence reconsiders Roberson's conviction, it highlights the growing tension between traditional forensic science and newer understandings that challenge previously held beliefs about shaken baby syndrome and its implications in court. This case underscores the potential pitfalls of relying on outdated scientific conclusions in capital punishment cases."

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