EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 28 MIN
⚖️ Karmelo Anthony Guilty Verdict: A System That Never Gave Him a Chance | Life Points with Ronda
from Life Points with Ronda · host Ronda Foster
👨🏿⚖️ A jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder. He is 19 years old. He is Black. He was tried in Collin County, Texas.👥 The jury? 12 people. Plus 6 alternates. Not a single Black person.⚖️ The judge? Judge John Roach Jr. — personal friends with the victim's father.👨💼 The prosecutor? Bill Wirskye — also personal friends with the victim's father.❌ Neither recused themselves. Neither stepped aside.🎙️ Host Ronda — an Iyanifa (Ifa priestess) and podcaster — is furious. Not just at the verdict. At the system that made this verdict inevitable.🗣️ In this powerful episode of Life Points with Ronda, you'll hear:Why an all-white jury can never be a "jury of your peers" for a Black teenagerThe shocking conflict of interest that should have disqualified both the judge and prosecutorThe red flags that should have stopped this convictionA direct message to Karmelo Anthony's family — Ronda wants to helpA wake-up call for every Black and brown family in AmericaA deeper conversation about colonial courts, indigenous sovereignty, and why the system was never built for us🚨 This is not just about Karmelo Anthony. This is about every Black and brown child who will ever stand in a courtroom.🖤 If you have a son, a nephew, a grandson, a godson — you need to hear this.📢 Share this episode. Research the case yourself. And if you know Karmelo's family — reach out to Ronda. She can be of great assistance.🎧 Listen now to Life Points with Ronda.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-points-with-ronda5352/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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👨🏿⚖️ A jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder. He is 19 years old. He is Black. He was tried in Collin County, Texas. 👥 The jury? 12 people. Plus 6 alternates. Not a single Black person. ⚖️ The judge? Judge John Roach Jr. — personal friends with the victim's father. 👨💼 The prosecutor? Bill Wirskye — also personal friends with the victim's father. ❌ Neither recused themselves. Neither stepped aside. 🎙️ Host Ronda — an Iyanifa (Ifa priestess) and podcaster — is furious. Not just at the verdict. At the system that made this verdict inevitable. 🗣️ In this powerful episode of Life Points with Ronda, you'll hear: Why an all-white jury can never be a "jury of your peers" for a Black teenager The shocking conflict of interest that should have disqualified both the judge and prosecutor The red flags that should have stopped this conviction A direct message to Karmelo Anthony's family — Ronda wants to help A wake-up call for every Black and brown family in America A deeper conversation about colonial courts, indigenous sovereignty, and why the system was never built for us 🚨 This is not just about Karmelo Anthony. This is about every Black and brown child who will ever stand in a courtroom. 🖤 If you have a son, a nephew, a grandson, a godson — you need to hear this. 📢 Share this episode. Research the case yourself. And if you know Karmelo's family — reach out to Ronda. She can be of great assistance. 🎧 Listen now to Life Points with Ronda. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-points-with-ronda5352/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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