# Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial

https://mins.news/en/item/29519

- CNN, 2026-08-22 22:57 UTC
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- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/22/us/karmelo-anthony-motion-for-new-trial-denied-texas?Date=20260822&Profile=CNN

> A Texas judge on Saturday rejected Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet. The killing drew national attention and led to harassment incidents.

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