Anthony’s New Trial Bid Denied | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial after his conviction in the 2025 Texas track meet stabbing has been denied, sealing his 35-year sentence. The judge rejected claims that newly surfaced texts and past disciplinary records unfairly undermined his self-defense defense, which failed to sway the jury. Anthony’s lawyers argue the undisclosed evidence altered their strategy and pressured him to stay silent, but prosecutors insist the original trial was fair. With an appeal already planned, the legal fight isn’t over — just paused. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…