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The hearing for Carmelo Anthony's request for a new trial resumes in Collin County. Attorneys presented new evidence about Anthony and Austin Metcalf, which was not heard during the original trial. The defense argues an informal "gentleman's agreement" unfairly excluded crucial evidence,
Karmelo Anthony talked about shooting up his school in a trove of disturbing texts that a backroom deal kept out of the courtroom during his June murder trial, prosecutors said on Friday. “”imma shoot the school up tmr,
Follow live court hearing coverage for Karmelo Anthony. Defense attorneys are arguing for a new trial following his murder conviction for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.
Retired judge Michael Chitty is overseeing the hearing, which will determine whether the Frisco teen gets a new trial.
Appeal hearings reveal character evidence of victim and killer not heard in murder trial, including racism, bullying and violence.
Karmelo Anthony's new trial motion faces a Monday deadline as retired Judge Michael Chitty must decide whether to overturn the murder conviction.
Karmelo Anthony’s new trial hearing began after Judge John Roach’s recusal, with reports of disturbing texts and alleged stalking claims emerging.
Attorneys are expected to argue Judge John Roach Jr. compromised his impartiality by making several public statements about Karmelo Anthony's trial shortly after the Frisco teen was sentenced.