Roberson v. Texas
Emergency application for stay of execution is denied on Oct. 17, 2024.
Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Robert Leslie Roberson III so that it can consider whether a state"s highest criminal court, in summarily finding a procedural bar to merits review, when that finding is contrary to both state law and the facts, and when the death-sentenced individual has adduced substantial evidence of actual innocence, violates the federal constitutional right to due process.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Supreme Court declines to intervene in Robert Robersons execution (Amy Howe, October 17, 2024)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | Application (24A349) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito. |
| 10/17/2024 | Application (24A349) referred to the Court. |
| 10/17/2024 | Application (24A349) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Statement of Justice Sotomayor respecting the denial of the application for stay of execution and denial of certiorari. (Detached Opinion) |