Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a retrial was shot down by a Texas judge Saturday.
Anthony’s lawyers argued that the June trial was compromised due to strict courtroom rules, and improper instructions to the jury. They also clashed with prosecutors over an agreement to focus on events leading up to the fatal stabbing.
Anthony, 19, was found guilty of murder on June 9 and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing another high school student, Austin Metcalf, at a high school track meet near Dallas.
Good as Anthony already received a light sentebce of 35 years and should be grateful for that considering the henious crime that he committed. Plus his lawyer's choice for him not to testify always seemed suspect and courts tend not to second-guess such tactical moves. There's also the fact with a new trial, new evidence regarding Karmelo's state of mind that day (being upset with and stalking his ex-girlfriend) might've worked against him and ultimately given him even more time in prison.
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