Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, has asked for a new trial citing courtroom access issues and secret pretrial meetings with the original judge. His defense argued his Sixth Amendment rights were violated, particularly around a “gentleman’s agreement” meant to exclude character evidence — critical for his self-defense claim. But newly appointed Judge Michael Chitty denied the motion after reviewing all materials, leaving the conviction intact and sending the case to the Fifth Court of Appeals for further appeal.

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