Judge Recused in Teen’s Murder Case | Mobile News

A Texas judge has been removed from the high-profile case of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet brawl. The judge’s post-trial TV comments endorsing the guilty verdict triggered defense claims of bias, leading to his recusal and the assignment of a new judge. Anthony, who claimed self-defense, received a 35-year sentence, but his team is pushing for a retrial, with a hearing set immediately after the judge’s removal. Social media amplified racial narratives around the case — though both sides insist race wasn’t involved — while supporters rallied outside court demanding justice. The legal battle continues as questions swirl over impartiality and public access in the courtroom. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdeb0cbb86097216