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Anthony’s New Trial Bid Rejected | Tulsa News
A Texas judge has rejected Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial in the murder case of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, upholding his 35-year sentence. The defense argued the trial was unfair due to strict courtroom rules and the judge’s post-trial interview, even requesting the judge recuse himself — but the court found no grounds to overturn the verdict. While Anthony’s team vows to appeal, the case remains highly charged, fueled by social media and racial discourse despite both sides insisting it wasn’t about race. Prosecutors stand by the jury’s decision, while the victim’s family received…
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