Karmelo Anthony's post-trial motions are set for August 19 and 20. This page is a courtroom vigil — we publish only what the court record confirms, the moment it is confirmed.
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder on June 9, 2026 and sentenced to 35 years. His defense maintains that he acted in self-defense; post-trial motions are pending, and a notice of appeal has been filed.
Two separate motions, two separate days, two separate questions. Neither hearing decides guilt or innocence.
What it asks. The defense asks the court to remove Judge John Roach from any further role in the case, on grounds of alleged bias.
Who presides. Judge Sid Harle of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region — a different judge — hears and decides this motion.
What is decided that day. Whether the trial judge remains involved going forward. Not guilt, not the verdict, not the sentence.
What it asks. The defense asks the court to set aside the conviction and order a new trial.
Who presides. The presiding judge and courtroom for Aug. 20 remain to be assigned, and depend on the outcome of the Aug. 19 hearing.
What is decided that day. Whether a new trial is granted. Not guilt, not the verdict, not the sentence.
The defense maintains that the trial was effectively closed to the public; that the jury instructions hampered the self-defense case; and that the trial judge publicly defended the verdict to reporters. These are the defense's claims, not adjudicated facts.
CONFIRMED: THE MOTION TO RECUSE JUDGE JOHN ROACH IS SET FOR AUG. 19 AT 9:00 A.M.; THE MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL IS SET FOR AUG. 20 AT 9:00 A.M. IN COLLIN COUNTY. THE AUG. 20 JUDGE AND COURTROOM REMAIN TO BE ASSIGNED.
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These hearings are public. A dignified, lawful presence is the most powerful presence.
Doors open at 7:00 AM. Every attendee passes through security screening; lines form early on hearing days. Seating is limited — at the June trial, only 27 public seats were available, and no overflow room has been announced for August.
NEVER APPROACH OR CONTACT JUDGES, JURORS, WITNESSES, COURT STAFF, OR THE FAMILIES.
THIS CAMPAIGN REPORTS VERIFIED PROCEDURAL FACTS AND THE DEFENSE POSITION. IT DOES NOT STATE SELF-DEFENSE AS AN ADJUDICATED FACT, PREDICT A RULING, OR DIRECT CONTACT WITH COURT PERSONNEL.
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