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Karmelo Anthony seeks retrial and judge’s removal
By Steven Dial at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Lawyers for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in the Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf, have filed motions for a new trial and the recusal of Collin County Judge John Roach, citing problematic public comments and constitutional violations.
Why this matters in Denton News
The motions filed by Karmelo Anthony's lawyers will likely be closely watched in Denton County, where residents often pay attention to high-profile cases in neighboring counties. Given the proximity of Frisco to Denton, many locals may have been following the case, and some may have even known the victim or the defendant. The request for Judge John Roach's recusal raises questions about the potential impact on the case and the broader implications for judicial impartiality in the region. As the case moves forward, Denton County residents may be interested in seeing how the court responds to these motions and whether they will have any bearing on the outcome of the retrial. The fact that Anthony's lawyers are citing constitutional violations also suggests that the case could have implications for the interpretation of law in Texas, which could be relevant to future cases in Denton County.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Lawyers for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in the Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf, have filed motions for a new trial and the recusal of Collin County Judge John Roach, citing problematic public comments and constitutional violations.
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