Karmelo Anthony murder trial
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Austin Metcalf's father comments amid Karmelo Anthony trial
Jeff Metcalf said he does not believe the conviction and prison sentence can bring his family justice.
Retired Kaufman County District Judge Michael Chitty denied Anthony's motion for a new trial on Saturday.
Anthony's appellate attorney, Russell Wilson, said the legal team will continue an appeal in the Fifth Court of Appeals.
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony new trial in track meet stabbing
Witnesses said Metcalf pushed Anthony, who pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
Roach said his courtroom rules were necessary for a fair trial.
Anthony sat under the tent that belonged to Metcalf's team, and Metcalf and others repeatedly told him to leave, according to witnesses.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony appeal for new trial in Austin Metcalf killing
The defense said the lack of public access violated federal law.
A judge denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf.
There was a private off-record agreement to keep the backgrounds of both Anthony and Austin Metcalf from the jury and the public.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial
Former lead defense attorney Mike Howard acknowledged under cross-examination that the lawyers never expressly agreed on whether a testifying defendant was covered by the oral agreement.
Judge Chitty's order did not detail the reasoning for the decision.
Retired District Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial.
“We respect, and expected, the court’s decision denying the motion for a new trial. The jury’s guilty verdict stands, and we remain confident in the process,”
Hearing set on Karmelo Anthony's bid for new murder trial
“look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo's motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”
Trial judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case
Anthony's defense motion to recuse Judge Roach cited comments Roach made during an interview following the verdict and a public letter he released after the trial.
A hearing on Anthony's motion for a new trial is scheduled for Thursday.
Anthony did not testify during the trial.
“look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo's motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”
Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case
“look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo's motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”
Karmelo Anthony's defense targets trial judge
The recusal filing cites comments in which Roach said the jury "got it right" and defended several trial rulings, including his handling of courtroom access and the dismissal of three Black prospective jurors
Anthony's legal team filed two motions on July 7 – one to recuse Roach and one seeking a new trial – and the new-trial hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday
The defense motion argues Anthony's trial was not open enough to the public, noting cameras were barred from the courtroom and only 27 public seats were available