Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial

The trial judge who presided over the case of the Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was ordered removed from the case as the defendant seeks a new trial.

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National story. 16 articles from 6 sources. Updated Aug 20, 2026.

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Ran by 1 outlet· Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Karmelo Anthony's lawyer asks for new trial in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Karmelo Anthony's lawyer asks for new trial in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Karmelo Anthony's attorney asks judge for new trial in Texas track meet killing

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 20, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing

Ran by 2 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial

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Court TVCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Teen convicted of murder at track meet fantasized about stabbing and ‘licking the blood off the blade’: Prosecutors

WHNTCenter· Aug 20, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 19, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial

Court TVCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Texas teen convicted of track meet murder wins fight for new judge

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial

WKRG MobileCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial

WHNTCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial

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TribliveLean Right· Aug 20, 2026

Judge considering new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing