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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Prosecutors reveal hidden evidence of stalking, knife obsession in Karmelo Anthony new-trial hearing

Prosecutors disclosed a cache of previously withheld evidence showing Karmelo Anthony stalked his ex-girlfriend and sent her a photo of a knife hours before he fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, material the jury never saw. Lead prosecutor Bill Wirskye told a Collin County courtroom Thursday that Anthony's former girlfriend went to his school on the […] The post Prosecutors reveal hidden evidence of stalking, knife obsession in Karmelo Anthony new-trial hearing appeared first on American Almanac .

Prosecutors disclosed a cache of previously withheld evidence showing Karmelo Anthony stalked his ex-girlfriend and sent her a photo of a knife hours before he fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, material the jury never saw. Lead prosecutor Bill Wirskye told a Collin County courtroom Thursday that Anthony's former girlfriend went to his school on the morning of the stabbing and reported she was afraid of him. The state possessed text messages and other material showing Anthony's alleged fixation on violence and knives, including a message in which Anthony sent the ex-girlfriend a photo of a knife with the words "I'm low key on the verge," the New York Post reported . None of it reached the jury. The reason, Wirskye said, was a…Open

What happens if the judge does not grant the motion for a new trial by the deadline?
If the motion is not granted by Monday, it dies by operation of law, and Anthony's legal fight would shift to a direct appeal before a three-judge panel at the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.
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Who is the judge assigned to hear the new-trial motion for Karmelo Anthony?
Retired District Judge Michael Chitty was assigned to hear the new-trial motion.
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To which facility was Karmelo Anthony transported following his conviction?
Anthony was transferred to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and transported to the Pack Unit near Navasota.
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Who was the victim in the stabbing involving Karmelo Anthony?
The victim was Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, who was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a high school track meet.
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What new evidence did prosecutors disclose during the new-trial hearing for Karmelo Anthony?
Prosecutors disclosed a cache of previously withheld evidence showing that Karmelo Anthony stalked his ex-girlfriend and sent her a photo of a knife hours before he fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. This material includes text messages and other evidence showing Anthony's alleged fixation on violence, guns, and knives, including a message sent to his ex-girlfriend with a photo of a knife stating, "I'm low key on the verge."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Luigi Mangione pushes for livestreamed state murder trial, accuses prosecutors of controlling courtroom access

Luigi Mangione's legal team is demanding that a New York judge either livestream his state murder trial or explain why the public cannot watch, setting up a transparency fight weeks before jury selection begins. Mangione's attorneys filed a written request with New York Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro on Friday, asking the court to broadcast […] The post Luigi Mangione pushes for livestreamed state murder trial, accuses prosecutors of controlling courtroom access appeared first on American Almanac .

Luigi Mangione's legal team is demanding that a New York judge either livestream his state murder trial or explain why the public cannot watch, setting up a transparency fight weeks before jury selection begins. Mangione's attorneys filed a written request with New York Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro on Friday, asking the court to broadcast the trial live or, at minimum, set up a live overflow feed inside the courthouse so journalists and members of the public who cannot get a seat can still follow the proceedings in real time. The 28-year-old defendant, accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan sidewalk in December 2024, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and multiple weapons…Open

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JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News Contributor) - Senate Judiciary Committee advances bipartisan bill requiring cameras in Supreme Court proceedings

The bill now moves to the full Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain. Previous versions have failed to gain sufficient traction, often stalling amid broader debates over judicial independence and institutional norms.

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