Anthony’s Team Demands New Trial | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is demanding a new trial and the recusal of Judge John Roach Jr., arguing his constitutional rights were violated during the original proceedings that led to a 35-year sentence for murder. New attorneys claim prosecutors unfairly pressured Anthony into not testifying, restricted courtroom access in violation of his right to a public trial, and misinstructed the jury on self-defense. After switching defense counsel post-conviction, they’re now pushing for Judge Roach to step aside, citing his post-verdict media comments as evidence of bias. The defense insists the…