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Texas prosecutors share new evidence in Karmelo Anthony appeal

8/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Texas prosecutors revealed new evidence during Karmelo Anthony's appeal hearing.
Anthony texted “I’m lowk on the verge” before the April 2, 2025 stabbing.
His ex-girlfriend reported he stalked and threatened her violence in 2024.
Defense submitted 20 pages of Austin Metcalf’s juvenile record showing graffiti “KKK kill all blacks” and slurs.
Judge John Roach Jr. was recused after a TV interview saying jurors “got it right,” leading to a replacement judge.

History

Historical Context

In January 1995, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Lance Ito opened the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the first U.S. case televised daily. The case came after the 1991 Rodney King beating and 1992 LA riots, heightening distrust of the LAPD and spotlighting new DNA evidence. The eight-month trial generated 45,000 pages of transcripts and ended with a not-guilty verdict on October 3, 1995.

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Story summary

Texas prosecutors revealed new evidence during Karmelo Anthony's appeal hearing.
Anthony texted “I’m lowk on the verge” before the April 2, 2025 stabbing.
His ex-girlfriend reported he stalked and threatened her violence in 2024.
Defense submitted 20 pages of Austin Metcalf’s juvenile record showing graffiti “KKK kill all blacks” and slurs.
Judge John Roach Jr. was recused after a TV interview saying jurors “got it right,” leading to a replacement judge.

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