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Judge to hear Karmelo Anthony’s motion for new trial

8/21/2026

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Center

Judge Chitty Hears

Judge Michael Chitty in Collin County will hear Thursday a motion on Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial after his murder conviction.
The coverage emphasizes Talarico’s hiring of former Republican deputy legislative director Jacob Smith and the Senate race’s tight poll margins.
Talarico said the all-non-Black jury shows the justice system fails Black Texans.
Smith publicly called Ken Paxton the most corrupt Texas politician.

Right

Talarico Sparks Backlash

Collin County Judge Michael Chitty will hear Thursday’s motion on Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new murder-conviction trial.
James Talarico’s sermon called Christian nationalism a “cancer” and used a beer analogy to criticize evangelism.
The sermon was delivered at Austin’s St. Andrews Presbyterian Church by the Democratic Senate candidate.
Fox News poll finds 78% of white evangelical voters intend to oppose Talarico.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Jacob Smith, former deputy legislative director for Senator John Cornyn, was hired as deputy policy director for James Talarico’s campaign and publicly called Ken Paxton the most corrupt, self-dealing politician in Texas.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Judge Chitty Hears

Judge Michael Chitty in Collin County will hear Thursday a motion on Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial after his murder conviction.
The coverage emphasizes Talarico’s hiring of former Republican deputy legislative director Jacob Smith and the Senate race’s tight poll margins.
Talarico said the all-non-Black jury shows the justice system fails Black Texans.
Smith publicly called Ken Paxton the most corrupt Texas politician.

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