Unshaken Truth
The Fight for Robert Roberson with Texas State Representative Joe Moody
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In this powerful episode, hosts Josh Burns and Andrew Roark—both exonerees who were wrongfully convicted based on flawed shaken baby syndrome evidence—sit down with Texas State Representative Joe Moody to discuss the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a man on death row whose conviction rests on the same discredited science that nearly cost them their lives. Representative Moody takes listeners inside the dramatic effort to save Robert's life, including the unprecedented decision to issue a legislative subpoena to halt his execution. He reveals the shocking limitations of Texas's 2013 Junk Science Law, explains why it failed Robert despite being designed for cases exactly like his, and discusses the bipartisan coalition fighting to prevent an irreversible injustice. This conversation goes beyond one case to examine systemic failures in our criminal justice system: how outdated science becomes locked into convictions, why legal standards haven't kept pace with medical knowledge, and what reforms are desperately needed. Most importantly, it shows the human cost of these failures and the faith that sustains those fighting for truth. Whether you're passionate about criminal justice reform, concerned about wrongful convictions, or simply believe in evidence-based justice, this episode offers both sobering reality and actionable hope. - Robert Roberson's Case: The imminent execution of a potentially innocent man and striking parallels to other wrongful convictions - The Junk Science Crisis: How discredited medical theories continue to keep innocent people behind bars - Texas's Junk Science Law: The 2013 legislation, its promise, and why it's failing those it was meant to protect - Unprecedented Legislative Action: The controversial subpoena strategy and the legal risks Representative Moody and his colleagues took - Bipartisan Justice: How wrongful conviction cases unite lawmakers across the political spectrum - Face-to-Face with Death Row: Representative Moody's personal meeting with Robert Robertson and what it revealed - Systemic Reform Needs: From scientific standards to legal representation—what must change - Medical Evidence Matters: The critical role of differential diagnosis in distinguishing abuse from medical conditions - Take Action: Concrete ways listeners can advocate for reform and support those wrongfully convicted (http://www.unshakentruth.com [http://www.unshakentruth.com]) unshakentruth76@gmail.com [unshakentruth76@gmail.com] This episode represents more than a discussion about one case—it's a call to action. When scientific evidence evolves, our justice system must evolve with it. Robert Roberson's case demonstrates what happens when it doesn't: an innocent person faces execution while the evidence that could save him is locked out by procedural barriers. Josh and Andrew know this reality intimately. They lived it. Their freedom came only after years of fighting against the same flawed science that convicted Robert. Now, they're using their platform to ensure others don't suffer the same fate. Representative Moody's courage in taking unprecedented legislative action despite significant personal and political risk shows that change is possible when people of conscience refuse to look away. His bipartisan approach proves that justice shouldn't be a partisan issue. Music credits: UKY9VUNEJUCDUZPV 3R7LYKCZ91SY4BGZ Photo credits: Photos of Robert Roberson by Iiana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project Family of Robert Roberson Dallas Morning News D Magazine Wall Street Journal Rep. John Bucy
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