Judge Removed as Teen Murder Case Reopens | Lubbock News

A Texas judge has been removed from a high-profile murder case involving 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, convicted of fatally stabbing teen Austin Metcalf at a track meet. Anthony’s defense argued the judge was too rigid and violated courtroom decorum by giving post-trial interviews, prompting a visiting judge to step in. The case ignited national debate, fueled by social media framing it through racial lenses — though both sides insisted race wasn’t central. With a new judge now overseeing whether Anthony gets a retrial, emotions run high as the legal battle continues. 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/c2eee7f67d6bb3e9