New Trial for Karmelo Anthony: A Question of Fairness and Justice The case against Karmelo Anthony has been marked by controversy since its inception.
However, the recent development – a judge considering granting him a new trial after his murder conviction in the stabbing death of 17 year old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet – raises fundamental questions about the fairness of the original trial.
Judge Michael Chitty's recusal from the case led to the assignment of Judge John Roach, who will consider the motion for a retrial.