Time ticking: New judge faces Monday deadline in Karmelo Anthony murder case
Retired Texas Judge Michael Chitty has only days to decide whether Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence will stand, after the judge who presided over his trial was removed from the case this week.
TL;DR
- Retired Texas Judge Michael Chitty must decide on Karmelo Anthony's conviction and sentence.
- Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for murder.
- The original judge overseeing the trial has been removed from the case.
- Judge Chitty faces a tight deadline to reach a decision.