New Judge Could Decide if Karmelo Anthony Gets a New Trial

New Judge Could Decide if Karmelo Anthony Gets a New Trial

By Emilie St. John (Contributor) Karmelo Anthony will return to court next month in his first step to overturn his murder conviction. Anthony was found guilty last month in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. His new legal team has filed motions seeking the recusal of State District Judge John Roach Jr. from overseeing the appeals process. Two hearings have been scheduled on the motion for Aug. 9 and 10 in t…

New Judge Could Decide if Karmelo Anthony Gets a New Trial – The Windy City Word

By Emilie St. John (Contributor) Karmelo Anthony will return to court next month in his first step to overturn his murder conviction. Anthony was found guilty last month in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. His new legal team has filed motions seeking the recusal of State District Judge John Roach Jr. from overseeing the appeals process. Two hearings have been scheduled on the motion for Aug. 9 and 10 in t…