Robert Roberson, 57, was due to be the first American ever put to death over murder charges related to what is known as "shaken baby syndrome". Set to die by lethal injection on Thursday evening, he was spared - for now - by Texas lawmakers and the state Supreme Court.

Monday’s hearing will be open to the public, presenting logistical challenges with a high-security inmate and expected crowds of journalists, spectators

Roberson was scheduled to become the first person in the country to be executed based on "shaken baby syndrome" evidence, until Texas lawmakers subpoenaed him to testify.