Judge Removed in Karmelo Anthony Case | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Judge John Roach, who presided over the murder trial of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, has been removed from the case after his defense team accused him of biased courtroom conduct and an inflammatory post-trial interview. Anthony, convicted for fatally stabbing white teen Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet altercation, now faces a retrial under a new judge — scheduled for tomorrow. The case ignited national debate, often framed through racial lenses, though both sides emphasized race wasn’t a factor in the incident. Anthony’s supporters erupted in cheers upon the judge’s removal…