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Posted on 08/24/2026 3:59:59 AM PDT by V_TWIN
After Anthony's lawyers tried to argue that the trial was unfair to Anthony because there were no black people on the jury, among other reasons, a Texas judge dismissed the request with no hesitation.
A Texas judge has denied a bid for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who had been sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow student at a high school track meet.
Retired Kaufman County District Judge Michael Chitty denied Anthony's motion for a new trial, which had alleged in part that a 'gentleman's agreement' between the trial attorneys impacted his ability to testify in his own defense.
'Upon reviewing the motion, the record, the evidence and argument, the briefs, and the relevant case law, the Court has determined the motion should be denied,' Chitty wrote in a brief order on Saturday.
The defense still has nothing.
But Anthony's attorneys say they will continue to seek all avenues for appeal.
The Texas DA who prosecuted Anthony had this to say about the latest ruling:
In a statement, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis: 'We respect, and expected, the court's decision denying the motion for a new trial. The jury's guilty verdict stands, and we remain confident in the process. Every defendant has the right to appeal, and our thoughts and prayers remain with the Metcalf family in the painful wake of last week's hearing.'
I don't think the appeals will find friendly judges in Texas.
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A little good news to kick off the week
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Shouldn’t have stabbed him to death in Texas. Darn the luck.
This is not a big deal or a big win. After EVERY trial, EVERY criminal defense lawyer files a motion for a new trial as a prerequisite to being able to file an appeal at the the appellate level. These are summarily denied in the vast majority of cases.
Better news would be “Anthony Karmelo found dead in cell. Apparent suicide after vicious sexual assault.”
It also means that the donation website scam his family was running has effectively dried up.
Plenty of time for that.
The “gentlemen’s agreement “ he complained about was mostly in his favor. The DA informed the judge of a slew of evidence not presented that would have 100% proved it was premeditated murder. This spared this Karmelo fiend the death sentence.
I was sort of hoping it would go back to trial for murder one.
EC
That scam for “legal funds” is a sad product of that culture. If you want something, take it. It doesn’t matter from whom or why. Just take it. Then… buy expensive new cars. New suits with matching fedora and a feather. Gold grill to make for an impressive smile. You know. The whole classy 9 yards.
Ninjas hate being held accountable for they actions.
It’s been my observation for some time now that black people have developed a knack for turning the death or other negative situation of a family member into some sort of windfall.
Their first move is always a donation website.
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