Karmelo Anthony Seeks Retrial and Judge’s Removal
Anthony’s lawyers cite public-trial, self-defense and jury-selection errors as they seek to overturn a 35-year sentence.
- On Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony's new legal team filed a Verified Motion to Recuse Collin County District Judge John Roach and a motion for a new trial, seeking to overturn his 35-year murder conviction.
- A Collin County jury convicted the 19-year-old in June of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during an April 2025 track meet in Frisco, sentencing Anthony to 35 years in prison.
- Attorneys argue constitutional violations tainted the trial, citing restricted public access, an all-white jury, and an unwritten evidentiary agreement prosecutors allegedly breached, preventing Anthony from testifying.
- The recusal motion targets Roach's post-trial media interviews where he defended his rulings and the verdict, which attorneys claim violates judicial standards regarding objectivity and appearance of fairness.
- Requesting that an independent judge decide these constitutional challenges, the defense team noted no date has been set for arguments on the motions.
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Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial, asks judge to step aside after murder conviction: report
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Karmelo Anthony's Lawyers Request A New Trial And Judge Following Conviction (UPDATE)
Karmelo Anthony‘s lawyers filed a motion requesting a new trial. Furthermore, the attorneys are asking for the removal of Judge John Roach, who presided over the last trial. According to NBC 5 News, Anthony’s new legal team wants Roach removed over “problematic comments” he made during an interview following the proceedings.RELATED: Karmelo Anthony’s Grandmother Chants “Racist” & “Biased” Following His Prison Sentence As His Mother Continues To …
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