Hearing on Karmelo Anthony's bid for new murder trial set for Thursday
The hearing comes a day after the Collin County judge who presided over the murder trial was removed from further proceedings in the case.
A hearing to determine if Karmelo Anthony will receive a new trial is scheduled for Thursday, following his conviction and sentencing to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. The case garnered significant attention due to its racial dynamics, with Anthony being Black and Metcalf being white. Both the defense and prosecution presented arguments during a two-day hearing, focusing on the alleged "gentleman's agreement" between the parties to exclude certain character evidence from the trial.
The defense argued that Anthony was coerced into waiving his right to testify, while prosecutors maintained that the agreement was beneficial for both sides, considering the intense public interest and potential threats to the Anthony and Metcalf families. Collin County Judge John Roach was removed from further proceedings in the case due to concerns about his impartiality, and a retired judge, Michael Chitty, is set to decide on the motion for a new trial.
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