Last year, a committee of state lawmakers in Texas issued a subpoena for a man on death row to testify four days after he was scheduled to be executed. Today, what happened next in Robert Roberson's case.
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Sep 8
He Was Told It Was a Job. It Was His Kidney They Wanted.
In 2021, a Nigerian man heard from a friend who offered him a job opportunity in the U.K. After he arrived he was taken to a hospital, where he found out that he wasn’t there for a job at all - but instead, for a kidney transplant. Today, Phoebe interviews journalist Alexis Okeow ... Show More
33m 8s
Oct 2025
The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
<p>As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">p ... Show More
29m 57s
Oct 2025
A verdict in Texas. Inside Sean Combs’ sentencing. Plus, a look at a looming execution.
<p>In Texas, a verdict in the trial of the woman prosecutors say poisoned her fifth husband. In Manhattan, Sean Combs is sentenced to more than four years in prison by a federal judge. Updates in the Karina Cooper, Ghislane Maxwell, and Brian Walshe cases. Plus, Lester Holt joins ... Show More
27m 16s
Oct 2025
A verdict in Texas. Inside Sean Combs’ sentencing. Plus, a look at a looming execution.
<p>In Texas, a verdict in the trial of the woman prosecutors say poisoned her fifth husband. In Manhattan, Sean Combs is sentenced to more than four years in prison by a federal judge. Updates in the Karina Cooper, Ghislane Maxwell, and Brian Walshe cases. Plus, Lester Holt joins ... Show More
27m 16s
Sep 2025
Introducing: The Last Appeal
<p>Hey Dateline<strong> </strong>fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Last Appeal an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt.</p><p>In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father s ... Show More
1m 30s
Oct 2025
Dateline Presents: The Last Appeal
<p>Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing a special preview clip of The Last Appeal, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt. </p><p>In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to ... Show More
5m 4s