MEDIA APPEARANCES
The Last Appeal
In his first original Dateline podcast series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. In this four-episode podcast, Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. The series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death? Binge all episodes now. Plus, subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening.
WATCH LIVE: Parents rights’ advocates hold news conference on Robert Roberson case
Rally in Austin for death row inmate Robert Roberson
Full Hearing: Texas Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
The Texas Criminal Jurisprudence Committee met on Dec. 20, 2024, to hear arguments on Texas’ “junk science law.” The committee wanted to hear from Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson but a late motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton blocked his appearance. The committee heard from Josh Burns who was convicted in Michigan of shaking his baby in 2015. Burns’ conviction was overturned in November. Burns spent one year in jail and two years on probation.
Experts who once backed ‘shaken baby’ science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers
A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.
A medical examiner’s testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he ‘made a mistake.’
Dr. Bruce Levy’s finding that Alex Maze died of shaken baby syndrome was critical in the murder conviction of his father, Russell Maze. Decades later, Levy says he believes Maze is innocent.
Tom Imschweiler was imprisoned for the death of his infant son, accepting a guilty plea deal despite maintaining his innocence. NBC News’ Dan Slepian shares the Pennsylvania man’s story and details controversial shaken baby syndrome diagnoses that have left some stuck in prison.
The original detective said there wasn’t a thorough investigation. The former medical examiner says his original diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome was incorrect. And the District Attorney’s office that charged Russell and Kaye Maze now say they are innocent. But Russell is still serving a life sentence for the murder of his infant son 25 years ago. NBC News’ Dan Slepian reports.
Tiffany and John Johnson were never arrested, or charged with a crime. But as their child tragically died from being sick, a family court removed the mother’s other four children from their home. It took almost a year to get them back, having to fight even after the autopsy cleared them of wrongdoing. NBC News’ Dan Slepian reports.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
The Last Appeal
In his first original Dateline podcast series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. In this four-episode podcast, Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. The series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death? Binge all episodes now. Plus, subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening.
WATCH LIVE: Parents rights’ advocates hold news conference on Robert Roberson case
Rally in Austin for death row inmate Robert Roberson
Full Hearing: Texas Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
The Texas Criminal Jurisprudence Committee met on Dec. 20, 2024, to hear arguments on Texas’ “junk science law.” The committee wanted to hear from Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson but a late motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton blocked his appearance. The committee heard from Josh Burns who was convicted in Michigan of shaking his baby in 2015. Burns’ conviction was overturned in November. Burns spent one year in jail and two years on probation.
Experts who once backed ‘shaken baby’ science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers
A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.
A medical examiner’s testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he ‘made a mistake.’
Dr. Bruce Levy’s finding that Alex Maze died of shaken baby syndrome was critical in the murder conviction of his father, Russell Maze. Decades later, Levy says he believes Maze is innocent.
Tom Imschweiler was imprisoned for the death of his infant son, accepting a guilty plea deal despite maintaining his innocence. NBC News’ Dan Slepian shares the Pennsylvania man’s story and details controversial shaken baby syndrome diagnoses that have left some stuck in prison.
The original detective said there wasn’t a thorough investigation. The former medical examiner says his original diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome was incorrect. And the District Attorney’s office that charged Russell and Kaye Maze now say they are innocent. But Russell is still serving a life sentence for the murder of his infant son 25 years ago. NBC News’ Dan Slepian reports.
Tiffany and John Johnson were never arrested, or charged with a crime. But as their child tragically died from being sick, a family court removed the mother’s other four children from their home. It took almost a year to get them back, having to fight even after the autopsy cleared them of wrongdoing. NBC News’ Dan Slepian reports.