A judge is removed from Karmelo Anthony’s case after the defendant requests a new trial connected to an incident involving a track meet in Texas. Multiple outlets report that the judge’s removal is granted as part of the process surrounding Anthony’s bid for a retrial.
Supporters of Anthony gather in and around the courthouse, with reports noting cheering in the hallways and outside the building when the request is granted. The Independent frames the moment as a public response to the procedural change, while other coverage focuses on the court action itself.
While the sources agree on the judge’s removal following Anthony’s request for a new trial, they emphasize different aspects of the event—some highlighting courtroom procedure, others highlighting the reactions of supporters. Details about the underlying facts of the track meet case are not expanded upon in the provided excerpts.
