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Secret Deal in High-Stakes Murder Trial | Dayton News
A shocking murder case involving Karmelo Anthony, convicted of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, has spiraled into a national firestorm fueled by racial tension and escalating threats. Witnesses, lawyers, and even the judge faced death threats, forcing prosecutors and defense teams to secretly agree to exclude inflammatory evidence—like alleged racial slurs—to avoid further unrest. Now, Anthony’s new legal team calls this a “shadow docket,” arguing the trial was unfair, while prosecutors insist the pact was necessary to protect everyone and keep the jury focused on the crime. A new trial is…
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