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Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying

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What happened Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying.
The headline split The left frames it as "Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf". The center frames it as "Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kep...".
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Left / center-leftJudge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf

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CenterJudge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying

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AllSidesNews report · Aug 23, 10:34 AM

Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying

A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony a new trial Saturday, after his attorneys argued that courtroom restrictions, hearings held without Anthony present and the handling of an unwritten agr...

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CBS NewsNews report · Aug 23, 4:15 AM

Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf

The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.

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