Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
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The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
The defense said that during the first murder trial against Anthony, the private off-the-record agreements made it impossible for him to have a fair trial.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Anthony's attorneys have argued that the murder trial was marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.
His attorneys asked for a new judge on Wednesday to oversee the 19-year-old's appeal, which is scheduled to begin Thursday.
Karmelo Anthony returns to court this week as his new attorneys seek a new judge and a new trial.
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Karmelo Anthony is scheduled to return to court in August as his legal team seeks to overturn the 19-year-old's murder conviction.
Court records show the judge gave Anthony additional time to consider testifying and reminded the attorneys that he was not bound by any informal agreement.
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A group of well-known civil rights and criminal defense attorneys announced Monday that they are representing Karmelo Anthony pro bono in the appeal of his murder conviction.
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A jury in Collin County sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison.
There is no prison sentence that would satisfy the father of Austin Metcalf.
Karmelo Anthony's family told CBS News that they believe the trial was unfair from the start. Now Anthony's attorneys have filed an intent to appeal.
The appellate process can take months, and sometimes years, as higher courts review whether legal errors occurred that could have affected the outcome of the case.
Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye presented the prosecution's case against Anthony in court.
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The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
An investigation is ongoing.
One firefighter was set to be released from the hospital on Sunday, while the other will see further treatment.
The victims were taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Record-challenging temperatures are also in the cards next week.
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