Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying
Karmelo Anthony's former lawyers testified that a dispute over an unwritten deal with prosecutors kept the convicted murderer from taking the stand.
TL;DR
- A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony a new trial.
- Attorneys argued courtroom restrictions and an unwritten agreement dispute violated Anthony's rights.
- The judge denied the request after reviewing motions, evidence, and arguments.
- Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence remain in place.
- The case will continue on direct appeal.
- The dispute involved an oral agreement between defense lawyers and prosecutors about presenting character evidence.
- Anthony's former lawyers testified they understood the agreement to include his testimony.
- Prosecutors stated the agreement would not apply if Anthony testified.
- Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.