The Texas Supreme Court issued a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, a man convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter.
Roberson would have been the first person in the United States executed based on a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis, which has been questioned by many experts.
The stay came after intense public pressure and last-minute legal challenges, with many believing Roberson is innocent.
As the scheduled execution time approached, Roberson awaited his fate in a holding cell near the death chamber.
The stay of execution was a significant victory for Roberson and his supporters, who have fought tirelessly to prevent his execution.
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