Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over withheld evidence
By The BriefBrief
Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers argued that an agreement to withhold evidence was one of several errors that compromised his June trial. A Texas prosecutor said both sides agreed to withhold evidence that could have heightened racial tensions and death threats around the case. The hearing is expected to continue Friday, with no ruling date yet.
WHO:Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers and the Texas prosecutor who handled his conviction
WHAT:Anthony sought a new trial, arguing that withheld evidence agreement and other errors undermined his June trial.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The request for a new trial is based on claims that an evidence-withholding agreement and other trial errors compromised the June trial.
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