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Texas Court Denies New Trial Request for Karmelo Anthony in Stabbing Case
Just the facts
A Texas judge denied the request for a new trial after hearing testimony from Anthony's former defense counsel. The attorneys detailed an internal dispute regarding an unwritten plea arrangement with prosecutors that ultimately kept Anthony from testifying during his initial trial. Prosecutors presented evidence including text messages regarding weapons that were not shown to the original trial jury. The judge ruled that the grounds presented by the defense did not warrant setting aside the conviction.
Why this is news
Defense attorneys filed a motion requesting a new trial for Karmelo Anthony following his conviction in a fatal stabbing incident at a high school track meet.
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