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Texas judge rules on Karmelo Anthony new trial bid, denies motion
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Key Points:
- A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial, upholding his murder conviction and 35-year sentence, after reviewing motions and evidence without detailing the reasoning.
- The denial followed arguments that courtroom restrictions, hearings without Anthony’s presence, and handling of an unwritten agreement between defense and prosecutors violated his rights.
- The key issue involved a disputed oral agreement about excluding damaging character evidence if Anthony testified, which prosecutors later said would not apply, causing Anthony to decline testifying.
- Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis expressed confidence in the verdict and the legal process, while Anthony’s legal challenge will proceed on direct appeal.
- The court also addressed claims regarding Sixth Amendment rights and jury instructions on self-defense, but these did not alter the decision to deny a new trial.
