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Texas House Subpoenas Death Row Inmate to Delay Execution

By a unanimous vote, the Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee voted to subpoena a death row inmate in an apparent effort to delay the man’s execution. The committee voted to subpoena Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to be executed on Thursday in connection to a shaken baby death.

Texas House Attempts Delay of Robert Roberson's Execution (Photos: Associated Press)

Cartel-Connected Mexican Governor Claims Journalists to Blame if He is Targeted by Gunmen

A cartel-connected Mexican governor is pointing the finger at Mexican journalists as responsible parties if he becomes a target of attacks by gunmen. The politician has been the topic of numerous news articles hinting that he may have played a role in setting up a trap where Los Chapitos captured infamous drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and turned him over to U.S. authorities.

Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya speaks while leaving the inauguration ceremony of Mex

Cartel Gunmen Kidnap Mexican Border State Senator

A group of cartel gunmen kidnapped a Mexican border state senator and held him for hours, highlighting the control that criminal organizations continue to have in the state of Tamaulipas. The case details remain unknown, but relatives confirmed that the politician was home by Saturday morning. Unofficial information points to the gunmen releasing the politician, who made his way to a nearby house where he asked for help.

Mexican border state senator Vicente Verastegui. This week, cartel gunmen kidnapped him. (