Question Presented (from Petition)
(1) Does a conviction, based on a causation theory presented to a jury as scientific fact and used to establish that a homicide occurred, violate due process when later medical and scientific understanding undermines all core premises previously associated with that causation theory?
(2) Are a habeas applicant's due process rights violated when (i) the habeas court ignores substantial, unrebutted new evidence that no homicide occurred and relies instead on the outdated, unscientific evidence presented at trial as the basis for recommending that habeas relief be denied and (ii) the reviewing court uncritically adopts the habeas court's findings and conclusions without any analysis whatsoever?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Does a conviction based on a discredited scientific theory violate due process?
2023-08-03
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
2023-07-28
Reply of petitioner Robert Roberson filed.
2023-07-14
Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.
2023-06-14
Brief amicus curiae of The Innocence Project of Texas filed.
2023-06-14
Brief amicus curiae of The Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences filed.
2023-06-14
Brief amici curiae of Concerned Physicians and Scientists filed.
2023-06-14
Brief amici curiae of Retired Federal Judges filed.
2023-06-14
Brief amicus curiae of Witness to Innocence filed.
2023-06-09
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including July 14, 2023.
2023-06-07
Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 14, 2023 to July 14, 2023, submitted to The Clerk.
2023-05-11
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 14, 2023)
2023-04-03
Application (22A856) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until May 11, 2023.
2023-03-23
Application (22A856) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 11, 2023 to June 7, 2023, submitted to Justice Alito.