We are grateful for the stay of execution for Robert Roberson, and for his opportunity for justice through a new trial. As Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Bert Richardson wrote in a concurring opinion, “There is a delicate balance and tension in our criminal justice system between the finality of judgment and its accuracy based on our ever-advancing scientific understanding. A death sentence is clearly final and, once carried out, hindsight is useless.” Let us continue to pray for merciful justice for Robert Roberson and for all impacted by the decisions of our courts.
