Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial
Visiting Judge Sid Harle ruled that John Roach must step aside after defense lawyers challenged his public comments on the murder case.
- Karmelo Anthony was convicted in 2026 of murdering Austin Metcalf during a 2025 Texas track meet and sentenced to 35 years in prison after the jury rejected his self-defense claim.
- Judge John Roach was removed from the case after making post-trial comments suggesting potential bias, leading visiting Judge Sid Harle to grant the recusal despite personally believing Roach could remain impartial.
- The stabbing occurred following a dispute involving a tent at the track meet, with witnesses confirming Anthony as the aggressor.
- Prosecutors presented evidence including prior behavioral issues, stalking reports, and text messages depicting Anthony's aggressive behavior before the incident.
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UPDATE: Karmelo Anthony Secures New Judge As He Appeals Austin Metcalf Murder Conviction
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Karmelo Anthony’s New Trial Bid Faces Critical Deadline After Judge Removed
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial is now in the hands of a newly assigned judge, with only days remaining before Texas’ deadline for a ruling.According to Fox News, retired District Judge Michael Chitty is scheduled to hear Anthony’s motion Thursday, after Judge Sid Harle removed Judge John Roach from the remaining trial-court proceedings Wednesday.Harle determined that a reasonable outside observer could question Roach’s impartiality after …
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