Teen’s New Trial Push Amid Judicial Controversy | Lubbock News

A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, sentenced to 35 years for a fatal high school stabbing, is fighting for a new trial after his legal team exposes how the original judge secretly restricted courtroom access — creating a “shadow docket” that buried key evidence. With the presiding judge recently removed and now facing scrutiny over post-trial TV remarks praising the jury’s verdict, Anthony’s defense argues the trial was rigged by biased procedures and flawed jury instructions. Despite national attention fueled by social media and racial tensions, both sides insist race wasn’t involved — but Anthony’s refusal to testify, allegedly pressured by prosecutors, adds fuel to claims of unfairness. As a new judge weighs the motion, the case remains in flux, with Anthony’s team pushing for a full retrial based on procedural violations and judicial impropriety. 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/d2e68d213e7a077d