Karmelo Anthony's legal team says off-record deal prevented teen from testifying in his defense

Karmelo Anthony's legal team is arguing the entire process of his murder trial violated his constitutional rights, and are asking for a brand-new trial.New Karmelo Anthony legal filingIn a new legal filing, Karmelo Anthony's appellate lawyers are asking for a new trial after being found guilty of the murder of Austin Metcalf in early June.The filing alleges Anthony's Sixth Amendment right to a public trial was violated by restricting access to the courtroom."The cumulative and practical effect of these provisions was to exclude members of the public from proceedings at every stage," the filing reads.The filing also details why Anthony did not take the stand in his defense during the trial.Defense lawyers said both sides had agreed to keep certain character and reputation evidence about Anthony, Metcalf, and Metcalf's brother away from the jury.The filing alleges prosecutors argued that protection would not apply if Anthony testified. Anthony's defense team was only given 10 minutes to