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Judge denies motion for new trial for Karmelo Anthony
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points Judge Chitty's ruling means that Anthony will not receive a new trial at this time. A request for a new trial has been denied for Karmelo Anthony.
A request for a new trial has been denied for Karmelo Anthony. The decision was made by Judge Michael Chitty, who is from Kaufman County. Karmelo Anthony was seeking a new trial in connection with the killing of Austin Metcalf.
Judge Chitty's ruling means that Anthony will not receive a new trial at this time. The details of the case and the reasoning behind the judge's decision are not specified here, but further information may be available from other sources. The denial of a new trial is the latest development in the case involving Karmelo Anthony and the killing of Austin Metcalf.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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