Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet
Judge Michael Chitty denied the retrial motion in a half-page order following a two-day hearing this week near Dallas, citing a review of the evidence and arguments. He did not elaborate.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Fox News · Aug 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
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Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial(opens original report in a new tab)Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial. — CBS News
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Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying(opens original report in a new tab)Karmelo Anthony's former lawyers testified that a dispute over an unwritten deal with prosecutors kept the convicted murderer from taking the stand. — Fox News
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