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Anthony’s New Trial Push | Texas News
Karmelo Anthony, 19, convicted of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a track meet, is pushing for a new trial as his legal team argues the presiding judge must be recused — citing comments made after the verdict that suggest bias. The defense also alleges a broken “gentleman’s agreement” with prosecutors that unfairly limited Anthony’s ability to testify and present self-defense, plus claims of juror dismissals and courtroom restrictions that violated his right to a fair trial. Prosecutors counter that the trial was conducted ethically and that the defense’s motion…
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