Karmelo Anthony appeal: What's next after motion for new trial was denied

After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court.Karmelo Anthony new trial motion deniedOn Aug. 22, Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial.Anthony’s new attorneys argued that his rights were violated through undocumented conferences held by former Collin County Judge John Roach, who was recused from the appeal hearing, and pretrial hearings Anthony did not attend.They also argued Anthony was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial because of decisions limiting courtroom access during his trial.A central issue at Friday’s hearing was a "gentleman’s agreement" between prosecutors and Anthony’s original defense attorneys to keep certain character evidence involving both Anthony and Metcalf out of the trial.During closing arguments, prosecutors argued the courtroom remained accessible to the public and media, while the defense