Text messages appear to show the Republican state rep. from Plano asking one of the judges who rejected the death row inmate's appeal to reconsider in order to give Roberson another chance. AG Ken Paxton quickly reacted, saying it was a clear violation of the the state's rules on professional conduct.
A North Texas state representative texted a judge last week, telling her that death row inmate Robert Roberson deserves a new trial.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly accused State Rep. Jeff Leach , of violating the state's rules on professional conduct with "unethical" text messages.Paxton's office released the text messages on Monday in which Leach says only one judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals needs to change their mind so Roberson can get another chance.
However, a subpoena filed by a Texas House committee to have Roberson testify led to the Texas Supreme Court halting his execution. A coalition of bipartisan lawmakers, including Rep. Leach, questioned the science supporting Roberson’s death sentence — specifically, a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis after her death. While Roberson’s execution is on pause, his testimony is also delayed.AG Paxton refuses to let Roberson appear in person.
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