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Karmelo Anthony seeks retrial and judge’s removal
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Steven Dial , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 7, 2026
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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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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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