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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Jess Huff

SHOCKING: Judge sets robert roberson s execution date for oct 16 | Mind Blowing Facts

Shackled and chained, Robert Roberson is led away from his lawyers by an Anderson Co. Sheriff’s Office deputy Wednesday morning after a new execution date of Oct. 16, 2025 was set by presiding Judge Austin Jackson of Smith County at the Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine.
Shackled and chained, Robert Roberson is led away from his lawyers by an Anderson County Sheriff’s Office deputy Wednesday morning after a new execution date of Oct. 16, 2025 was set by presiding Judge Austin Jackson of Smith County at the Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine. (Credit: Joel Andrews for the Texas Tribune)

PALESTINE – Robert Roberson's execution date is set for Oct. 16, after a state judge on Wednesday sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton's request.

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