Judge removed from Texas teen stabbing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial
Anthony’s legal team argues Judge John Roach enforced overly strict courtroom rules and gave interview after trial
TL;DR
- A judge has been removed from the case of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years.
- Anthony's legal team is seeking a new trial, citing overly strict courtroom rules and a post-trial interview by the judge.
- Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, with claims of self-defense being rejected.
- The case gained attention due to social media posts amplifying the killing in racial terms, though lawyers stated race was not a factor.
- A new judge will be assigned to hear the retrial request.