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Texas Judge Steps Down from Death Row Case Amid Impartiality Concerns and Ties to Prosecution

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a turn of events that intertwines judicial decision-making with questions of ethics and justice, Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recently recused herself from a high-profile capital murder case in Anderson County. Evans, who retired last year, had been implicated in controversies regarding her impartiality linked to her longstanding relationships with key figures in the case. Evans had initially signed the execution warrant for death row inmate Robert Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The conviction was controversial, with prosecutors accusing Roberson … Read more

Texas Judge Steps Down From Death Row Case Amid Controversy Over Impartiality and Relationships

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PALESTINE, Texas — A retired Texas judge, who earlier this year signed the execution warrant for death row inmate Robert Roberson, has withdrawn from presiding over his case. The recusal of Senior State District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans was filed in Anderson County this Monday, though no specific reasons were detailed in the public filings. Roberson, 54, was found guilty in 2003 of the capital murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, who suffered from chronic illness. During his trial, prosecutors presented allegations that Roberson had violently shaken Nikki, leading to her death. Roberson has … Read more

Texas Judge Steps Down From Death Row Case Amid Controversy and Calls for Recusal

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PALESTINE, Texas — A retired Texas judge who earlier this year authorized the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson has stepped away from his case. The announcement was made in a court filing by Senior State District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans in Anderson County on Monday, though the reasons for her recusal were not specified. Roberson was condemned for the 2003 capital murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, who suffered from chronic health issues. Prosecutors argued that Roberson violently shook Nikki, leading to her death. Roberson, who was diagnosed with autism after his … Read more

Legal Titans Clash: NASCAR Faces Antitrust Challenge from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports

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In an escalating legal confrontation, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have taken a decisive step against NASCAR by filing an antitrust lawsuit, engaging high-profile attorneys with historic courtroom successes in similar disputes. The litigants have enlisted Jeffrey Kessler of Winston and Strawn, a seasoned legal expert renowned for advocating on behalf of NCAA athletes regarding name, image, and likeness rights, and for securing equal pay for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team. Standing opposite in the legal arena will be Chris Yates of Latham & Watkins, noted for his defense of the Ultimate … Read more