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Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate, will not seek clemency before his Oct. 16 execution.

His legal team is instead seeking a new trial, claiming his conviction was based on "junk science."

Experts believe Roberson's autism contributed to his conviction, as his behavior was misjudged by police.

HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Robert Roberson, the Texas man set to be executed next month for the death of his infant daughter in 2002, will not seek clemency, his attorney said Wednesday.

Instead, Roberson's defense is asking for a new trial in the case, claiming that new evidence could lead to his exoneration after his conviction based, at least in part, on "junk science."

No clemency for Robert Roberson

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