Karmelo Anthony's legal team has filed a motion for a new trial and the recusal of a state judge after a Texas jury convicted him of murder. The 19-year-old was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in 2025. Anthony's defense attorneys claim that prosecutors coerced him into waiving his right to testify, among other arguments.
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Karmelo Anthony's Defense Seeks New Trial Following Murder Conviction
Karmelo Anthony's defense has requested a new trial and the recusal of a judge following his conviction for murder and a 35-year prison sentence. They allege that prosecutors improperly coerced him into waiving his right to testify.
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