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Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony | Charlotte News
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in his murder conviction, upholding his 35-year sentence for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Despite defense claims of self-defense and criticism over courtroom access and the judge’s post-trial interview, the jury found Anthony guilty — a verdict that ignited national debate over race and justice. Prosecutors stand by the trial’s fairness while Anthony’s team vows to appeal, as the case continues to stir public discourse on systemic issues and media influence in criminal proceedings. Listen in…
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