About this episode

The episode follows the last-minute efforts of Robert Roberson's lawyer to prevent his execution as the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals deliberates.

Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in. This episode originally published on October 9, 2025.

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