Anthony’s Team Demands New Trial | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is demanding a new trial and Judge John Roach’s removal, alleging constitutional violations that led to his 35-year sentence — including claims prosecutors pressured him to stay silent, jury instructions on self-defense were flawed, and the judge’s post-verdict comments show bias. After replacing his entire defense team following conviction, Anthony’s attorneys are now pushing to overturn the conviction, citing damning evidence like bodycam footage of him admitting to the crime — while also claiming he was defending himself. The court is now weighing these…