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Judge Sid Harle Removes John Roach From Anthony Case

8/21/2026

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Judge John Roach was removed from Karmelo Anthony’s murder case.
Judge Sid Harle granted the removal on August 19, 2026.
Prosecutor Bill Wirskye presented texts showing Anthony sent a knife photo and wrote, “I’m lowkey on the verge.”
A “gentleman’s agreement” barred the jury from hearing Austin Metcalf’s juvenile graffiti and criminal history.

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Story summary

Judge John Roach was removed from Karmelo Anthony’s murder case.
Judge Sid Harle granted the removal on August 19, 2026.
Prosecutor Bill Wirskye presented texts showing Anthony sent a knife photo and wrote, “I’m lowkey on the verge.”
A “gentleman’s agreement” barred the jury from hearing Austin Metcalf’s juvenile graffiti and criminal history.