NewsWPLG Local 10August 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony murder case ahead of new trial hearing
A judge presiding over the murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony has been removed from the case. This change occurs immediately before a scheduled hearing to determine if Anthony will be granted a new trial for the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet.
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The removal of the directly impacts the legal process and timeline for determining whether a will be granted in a high-profile murder conviction.
Key Facts
- The judge who presided over Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction was removed from the case.
- The removal occurred on Wednesday.
- The case involves the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old athlete.
- The incident occurred at a high school track meet.
- A hearing is pending to decide if a new trial will be granted.
Who's Mentioned
personKarmelo Anthony“Defendant convicted of murder, currently 19 years old.”locationMcKinney, Texas“Location of the court proceedings.”personSid Harle“Visiting judge who ordered the recusal.”personAustin Metcalf“Victim of the fatal stabbing at a high school track meet.”personMichael Chitty“Judge newly assigned to the case.”personBill Wirskye“Prosecutor who opposed the judge's removal.”locationMcKinney“Location of the legal proceedings.”personJohn Roach“State District Judge removed from the case.”