The Texas Supreme Court has issued a last-minute stay of execution to an autistic man whose murder conviction was based on what his lawyers say was a misdiagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome."

The Texas Supreme Court has issued a last-minute stay of execution to an autistic man whose murder conviction was based on what his lawyers say was a misdiagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome."

The Supreme Court halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson who would have become the first person in the US put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome

The Supreme Court halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson who would have become the first person in the US put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome

A Monday hearing in Texas could determine whether Roberson receives an ultra-rare grant of clemency.

Following an extraordinary legal battle and the Texas Supreme Court issuing a stay of execution Thursday, death row inmate Robert Roberson is not only alive, but he is preparing to walk into the Texas Capitol in Austin to testify before lawmakers.