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Secret Deal Shakes Murder Trial | Salt Lake City News
Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction is under fire as his new legal team claims the trial was sabotaged by a secret, safety-driven pact between prosecutors and defense attorneys — one that excluded key evidence from public view. The case, sparked by the April 2025 killing of teen Austin Metcalf, spiraled into national outrage and real danger: death threats targeted witnesses, lawyers, even the judge. Security was so tight, Anthony had to be smuggled into court. Both sides agree the deal aimed to “turn the temperature down,” but Anthony’s team argues it violated due process, calling it a…
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