Bond Reduction for Robert Springsteen Denied

Judge says more extensive vetting of evidence needed

"...denied a bid to allow yogurt shop murder defendant Robert Springsteen to be released from jail pending retrial, concluding..."

June 22, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Seeks New Day in Court

He hopes to be declared innocent of the Yogurt Shop Murders

"...Attorneys for Robert Springsteen were in Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals last..."

May 4, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Preparing for Springsteen's Appeals

Two attorneys build separate cases for overturning yogurt-shop defendant Robert Springsteen's death sentence.

"...Convicted yogurt shop murder defendant Robert Springsteen IV was in town for two days last..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lehmberg Answers Springsteen Suit

D.A. argues innocence can not be declared in civil court

"...Robert Springsteen, one of four men accused of committing the..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County

Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue

"...in connection with the notorious 1991 yogurt shop murders, Robert Springsteen has filed a civil case in Bexar County..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes Deny Review of Springsteen Case

Supreme Court says no to Travis Co. prosecutors' request to review case of Robert Springsteen IV, convicted in connection with infamous yogurt shop murders

"...Travis Co. prosecutors' request to review the case of Robert Springsteen IV, who was convicted in connection with the..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Sues for Wrongful Conviction

With all administrative remedies exhausted, Springsteen seeks compensation through federal court

"...Attorney Rose­mary Lehmberg in 2009 dismissed all charges against Robert Springsteen in connection with the notorious 1991 yogurt shop..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Confessed a Second Time?

"...Dear Editor, Has everyone forgotten that Robert Springsteen confessed a second time in 1999 [“The Yogurt..."

Oct. 28, 2009 Postmarks

The Never-Ending (Crime) Story

Although their case has hit a dead end, prosecutors of the yogurt shop murders say they're determined to find the 'unknown suspect' – and then to retry Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen

"...On Wednesday, June 24, Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen walked out of jail after spending nearly 10..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

“Yogurt Shop Murders” Appeal Rejected

Court offers no comment on Robert Springsteen's case

"...Texas Supreme Court rejected on Friday an appeal from Robert Springsteen to be declared innocent of the still-unsolved 1991..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Judge Dismisses Yogurt Shop Charges

Lynch grants state's request UPDATE: Travis Co. DA responds

"...Major news in the trial of Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott for the 1991 Yogurt Shop..."

Oct. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Yogurt Shop Suspect's Appeal Unsuccessful

Robert Springsteen's bid for full exoneration is blocked

"...Robert Springsteen's latest effort to clear his name and receive..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Yogurt Shop Hearing Postponed

Judge Mike Lynch postpones today's hearing until October and says prosecutors cannot delay trial again based on an inability to find donor of male DNA

"...defendant Michael Scott (and, ultimately, with the second defendant, Robert Springsteen) -- be it with a trial or, perhaps,..."

Aug. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Reversal

The CCA overturns Springsteen murder conviction

"...a ruling in the case of yogurt shop-murder defendant Robert Springsteen IV. The court overturned Springsteen's capital murder conviction..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Springsteen Appeal at CCA

"...court to hear oral arguments in the case of Robert Springsteen, the first defendant tried and convicted for the..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Defendants Ask for Bond

Judge Lynch seems to have changed his tune about whether mounting evidence might be enough to allow Springsteen and Scott out of jail on bond

"...whether he'll entertain defense motions seeking the release of Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott on bond. Lynch's decision may..."

Jan. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Former Yogurt Shop Suspect Seeks Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

Springsteen sues in federal court

"...Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg in 2009 dismissed all charges against Robert Springsteen in connection with the notorious 1991 yogurt shop..."

May 24, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues, Pt. 3

Is there enough evidence to set Robert Springsteen free?

"...warrant a reduction in bond that would allow defendant Robert Springsteen to be released from jail pending his retrial..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Murders: New DNA Test Results Reported to Defense

Attorneys for defendants Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott get results from latest round of DNA testing

"...A lawyer for yogurt shop murder defendant Robert Springsteen said today that additional DNA testing has now..."

Dec. 31, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Prosecutors Say New DNA Evidence in Yogurt Shop Case Doesn't 'Exonerate' Defendant

A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence found in a vaginal swab proves his client is not guilty, and that Springsteen should be released from prison.

"...A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence proves his client..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues

Defense attorney Joe James Sawyer says D.A.'s office is ignoring science

"...A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen said March 17 that prosecutors are ignoring scientific..."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Somebody Has to Die

The conviction of Robert Springsteen in the yogurt shop murders leaves many questions unanswered.

"...jury charged with deciding the guilt or innocence of Robert Burns Springsteen IV had reached a decision...."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Testimony concludes in the trial of Robert Springsteen IV, accused of taking part in the infamous "yogurt shop murders."

"...jury box Tuesday when a Travis County jury convicted Robert Springsteen IV of capital murder in the death of..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Testimony ends in the first full week of Robert Springsteen's trial in the yogurt shop murders case, and jurors are left with the question: What evidence do prosecutors have?

"...week of testimony in the capital murder trial of Robert Springsteen IV, jurors spent the entire day watching a..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Grounds for Appeal?

A brief list of possible grounds for appeal in the yogurt shop murder prosecutions.

"...jury for the first yogurt shop murder trial handed Robert Burns Springsteen IV a death sentence for his involvement..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No More Juvie Executions

The Supreme Court's ban on executing kids has repercussions all the way back to Austin

"..."This is truly a landmark decision," said ABA President Robert J. Grey Jr. "Scientific research shows that juveniles, like..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pierce Freed After Three Years: "Godspeed"

The DA drops charges against Maurice Pierce for the yogurt shop murders.

"...the state's case against him difficult at best. Co-defendants Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott -- both already tried and..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Second Yogurt Shop Case Begins

Jury selection is set to begin July 29 for round two of the infamous yogurt shop murder trials.

"...Last summer, a Travis Co. jury found Scott's co-defendant Robert Springsteen Jr. guilty of capital murder, and sentenced him..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A False Confession?

Witness testimony in the capital murder trial of Michael Scott, the second defendant to stand trial for the yogurt shop murders, began August 14.

"...until October 1999, when police arrested and charged Scott, Robert Springsteen, and Maurice Pierce. (A Travis County grand jury..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Scene of the Crime

Revisiting the yogurt shop murders: A cold case reconsideration of the 1991 crime points away from the prosecution's assumptions and conclusions

"...the only two men ever tried for the crime, Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott. "Make no mistake, this is..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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