{
  "id": 2181533,
  "title": "Karmelo Anthony trial: Claims of stalking ‘girlfriend’ surface as text messages reveals stabbing fantasies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/karmelo-anthony-trial-claims-of-stalking-girlfriend-surface-as-text",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:07:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/karmelo-anthony-trial-update-claims-of-stalking-girlfriend-surface-as-text-messages-reveals-stabbing-fantasies-101787244808909.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the day following the removal of Judge John Roach from the Karmelo Anthony trial in Texas, calls for a retrial began at the Collin County courthouse. New evidence came to light during the hearing, revealing disturbing details about the convicted murderer. According to the Daily Mail, Karmelo Anthony had sent text messages expressing fantasies of stabbing someone and licking the blood from the blade. Additionally, reports from the courtroom indicated that Anthony was accused of stalking his girlfriend on the day preceding the April 2025 stabbing incident. The journalist Shamik has been covering US politics, sports, and breaking stories for Hindustan Times, bringing four years of experience in reporting on high-impact events.",
  "summary": "Karmelo Anthony’s new trial hearing began after Judge John Roach’s recusal, with reports of disturbing texts and alleged stalking claims emerging.",
  "key_points": [
    "Karmelo Anthony accused of stalking girlfriend before April 2025 stabbing",
    "Text messages reveal fantasies of stabbing and licking blood",
    "Calls for retrial escalate after new evidence surfaces"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}