The Crucial Testimony That Never Came: Why Bobby Buckner Deserves a New Trial

🚨 The Crucial Testimony That Never Came: Why Bobby Buckner Deserves a New Trial 🚨

In the relentless pursuit of justice, truth must be the foundation. But in the case of Bobby Joe Buckner, the truth was sidelined — hidden beneath a wave of prosecutorial omission, suspect testimony, and a broken system that failed to call a key witness: Dr. Sudhir Madisetty.

🔍 The Problem: Unverified Testimony

At the center of Bobby's conviction lies the testimony of Margaret Lopez, the grandmother of the alleged victim. She claimed under oath that Dr. Madisetty, a pediatrician, suspected sexual abuse and offered to conduct confirmatory tests — which she declined. Yet, Dr. Madisetty was never called to testify.

Why would a pediatrician, legally obligated under Texas Family Code §261.101 to report suspected abuse, stay silent? He didn’t. There’s no record of any report. No medical confirmation. Just one woman’s claim — unchallenged by the prosecution, unchecked by cross-examination.

📄 The Law Is Clear

Doctors are mandatory reporters. If Dr. Madisetty had suspected abuse, he was required by law to notify authorities within 48 hours. The fact that no report exists is more than a red flag — it’s a five-alarm fire in a case that hinges on credibility and process.

🧾 The Motion That Was Ignored

Bobby Buckner, acting pro se, filed a motion to depose Dr. Madisetty. He requested both testimony and records — not for fishing, but to directly challenge the state’s narrative. The motion was grounded, specific, and backed by law.

Yet to this day, no court has compelled Dr. Madisetty to speak. No jury has heard what he remembers. And a man remains behind bars while a critical piece of the puzzle sits locked behind medical privilege — a privilege that can and should be waived when injustice is on the line.

⚖️ A System Out of Balance

We cannot call it a fair trial when:

• A mandatory reporter isn’t heard.
• Contradictory school records suggest mistaken identity.
• Another "Bobby" — Robert A. Lopez — was later arrested for sexual assault.

This isn’t just about evidence — it’s about who was silenced and why. Bobby Buckner deserves more than silence. He deserves a full hearing of the facts — and a shot at his freedom.

📢 What You Can Do

Raise your voice. Share this post. Demand that McLennan County reopen this case. Demand the deposition of Dr. Madisetty. Demand justice for Bobby Buckner.

Truth delayed is justice denied. It’s time to right the record.

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