Texas Teen Seeks New Trial After Murder Conviction | Rochester News

A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in a track meet stabbing, is seeking a retrial after his original judge was removed over concerns of bias — a move fueled by social media and national scrutiny. The jury rejected his self-defense claim, but defense lawyers argue the judge’s post-trial interview undermined fairness. With a new judge set to hear the retrial request, the case remains a flashpoint for justice, race, and public perception. 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/f0889af5a8f209d0