New Trial Push for Anthony | Chattanooga News

A 19-year-old Black man, Karmelo Anthony, is seeking a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing a white track athlete — a case that exploded nationally amid racial tensions. His defense argues the original judge secretly made key rulings off-record, creating a “shadow docket” that undermined fairness and denied transparency. The judge was later removed after admitting the jury “got it right,” sparking outrage from defense attorneys. Anthony’s refusal to testify stemmed from disputes with prosecutors over trial focus, and jurors ultimately rejected his self-defense claim, siding with prosecutors who said he provoked the attack — though witnesses painted him as the aggressor. Despite social media framing the case through a racial lens, both sides insist race played no role in the tragedy. 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/60113bfbd964285f