Karmelo Anthony seeks retrial and judge’s removal

Karmelo Anthony’s defense team has filed new motions seeking a retrial and the judge’s removal from the case.CONTINUED COVERAGE: Frisco Track Meet StabbingKarmelo Anthony AppealAnthony was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. The 19-year-old was then sentenced to 35 years in prison.As part of his routine appeals process, Anthony’s family hired a new legal team led by Attorney Russell Wilson. The group agreed to work pro bono on the case because Anthony said he had no money to pay for attorney fees while filing his appeals.Defense Motions FiledAnthony’s lawyers announced they have filed a verified motion to recuse, requesting that Collin County Judge John Roach be removed from overseeing any appeal efforts.The defense also filed a motion for a new trial, raising constitutional and legal challenges stemming from the trial. They requested that those issues be decided by an independent judge, according to a news release.Grounds for RecusalIn the grounds