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At least one said that. According to the AI Leo:
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Yes, during the jury selection for Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial in Collin County, Texas, all prospective Black jurors were dismissed by the prosecution, resulting in an all-white jury. This occurred despite Anthony’s defense team filing a Batson challenge, a legal objection used when race-based discrimination in jury selection is suspected
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The Dismissals: Prosecutors used peremptory strikes to remove the last three remaining Black prospective jurors, all of whom were women and working educators
Prosecution’s Reason: The state claimed these jurors were dismissed because they were educators, arguing they might be biased in a case involving a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet
Defense’s Objection: The defense argued this was a pretext for racial discrimination, noting that a white educator was not struck and that 100% of available Black jurors were eliminated
Judge’s Ruling: Presiding Judge John Roach Jr. accepted the prosecution’s “race-neutral” explanation and denied the Batson challenge, allowing the all-white jury to be seated
One prospective Black juror had even stated they would “have a hard time putting a brother in jail,” which prosecutors cited as a reason for dismissal, though the defense contended this reflected a legitimate concern about fairness rather than racial bias
The trial concluded on June 9, 2026, with the jury finding Anthony guilty of first-degree murder and sentencing him to 35 years in prison
1. His legal team is expected to appeal, likely focusing on the jury selection process as a key issue
This case has sparked national debate about the effectiveness of Batson challenges and whether the legal system adequately prevents racial bias in jury selection
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