Supporters will gather at the Texas State Capitol Saturday afternoon to offer their support for death row inmate Robert Roberson in his fight for a new trial ahead of his scheduled execution.

Among those speaking on Saturday is Roberson's attorney, Gretchen Sween.

Roberson is scheduled to be executed Oct. 16.

Roberson seeking new trial, not clemency

Last month, Roberson's attorney said they would not seek clemency for Roberson, calling it a "grossly inadequate remedy."

What they're saying:

"A commutation of sentence is not justice for an innocent man who was wrongfully convicted of a crime that never occurred," Sween said. "Relief for Mr. Roberson must come from the courts."

Robert Roberson 'shaken baby' conviction

Robert Roberson, 58, spent almost 22 years on Texas death row for

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