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Karmelo Anthony Defense Demands New Trial, Judge Removal

7/8/2026

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The defense argues Judge John Roach’s post-verdict comments prevent impartial rulings.
Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers filed Collin County motions to remove Roach and seek a new murder trial.
A civil-rights and criminal-defense coalition will represent Anthony pro bono and review the trial record independently.
The defense says no Black jurors served after three qualified Black women were excluded, a prosecutor justification citing their educator jobs.

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The defense argues Judge John Roach’s post-verdict comments prevent impartial rulings.
Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers filed Collin County motions to remove Roach and seek a new murder trial.
A civil-rights and criminal-defense coalition will represent Anthony pro bono and review the trial record independently.
The defense says no Black jurors served after three qualified Black women were excluded, a prosecutor justification citing their educator jobs.