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Judge Michael Chitty faces deadline on Karmelo Anthony case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (15)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: Retired District Judge Michael Chitty is scheduled to hear Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial after Judge John Roach was removed from the remaining proceedings. Chitty must decide whether Anthony’s murder conviction and 35-year sentence survive, with the motion facing a Monday deadline.
WHO: Retired District Judge Michael Chitty
WHAT: Chitty must decide whether to overturn Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction and 35-year sentence after Roach’s removal from the case.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: Texas
WHY: The decision is required to rule on Anthony’s motion for a new trial within the court’s fast-moving schedule after the presiding judge was removed.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 21 Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over unwritten deal
- Aug 21 Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over withheld evidence
- Aug 19 Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case seeking new trial
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