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Judge Removed in Teen Murder Case | US News
A Texas judge has been removed from a high-profile murder case involving 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, convicted of stabbing teen Austin Metcalf at a track meet. Anthony, seeking a new trial on self-defense grounds, successfully argued the original judge was too rigid and publicly endorsed the jury’s verdict — fueling controversy. The recusal, ordered by Judge Sid Harle for appearance’s sake, sparked cheers from Anthony’s supporters as a new judge steps in for tomorrow’s retrial hearing. With families on both sides present and tensions high, the legal battle continues amid national scrutiny…
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