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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 34 MIN

You Can't Bring a Knife to a Push: The Karmelo Anthony Verdict Explained

from Both Sides of the Bench · host Shaun Yurtkuran

Former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Shaun Yurtkuran breaks down the Karmelo Anthony verdict and explains why the jury reached its decision. From self-defense and proportionality to Batson challenges, imperfect self-defense, the Castle Doctrine, and whether defendants should ever testify, Shaun separates courtroom reality from social media narratives. He also discusses how online commentary can distort public perception of criminal cases and what jurors are actually asked to decide in the courtroom. Based on his experience on both sides of the aisle, Shaun examines the law, the strategy, and the facts behind one of the most talked-about trials in the country.

Former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Shaun Yurtkuran breaks down the Karmelo Anthony verdict and explains why the jury reached its decision. From self-defense and proportionality to Batson challenges, imperfect self-defense, the Castle Doctrine, and whether defendants should ever testify, Shaun separates courtroom reality from social media narratives. He also discusses how online commentary can distort public perception of criminal cases and what jurors are actually asked to decide in the courtroom. Based on his experience on both sides of the aisle, Shaun examines the law, the strategy, and the facts behind one of the most talked-about trials in the country.

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