Karmelo Anthony faces Monday deadline for new trial after recusal

Key Points:

• Prosecutors revealed new evidence about Karmelo Anthony's alleged history with knives and violence was withheld from the jury during his murder trial, including testimony from a former girlfriend and text messages indicating violent tendencies.
• Anthony's defense team argues that the withheld evidence, including school records and social media posts about the victim and his brother's aggressive behavior, could have supported Anthony's self-defense claim.
• Judge John Roach was removed from the case after making public comments suggesting the jury "got it right," raising concerns about his impartiality; retired Judge Michael Chitty will now hear Anthony's motion for a new trial.
• Anthony was convicted in June of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet and sentenced to 35 years; his attorneys contend that courtroom access restrictions and jury instructions limited a fair trial.
• The judge must rule on the new trial motion by Monday, with potential outcomes including a new trial or continuation of appeals; if denied, Anthony's legal fight will proceed through a longer appellate process.