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Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial | Lafayette Louisiana News
Karmelo Anthony, the teen convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf at a track meet, is getting a fresh start in court — a new judge will preside over his retrial request after his original trial judge was removed for allegedly biasing the proceedings. The defense argues that Judge Roach unfairly restricted courtroom access, allowed post-trial interviews, and misinstructed the jury on self-defense — all grounds for a do-over. The prosecution insists the verdict was fair and unanimous, but with a visiting judge siding with the defense’s motion, the legal battle heats up as Anthony’s team prepares…
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