Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
At the center of the new-trial hearing was an oral agreement between Anthony’s original defense attorneys and prosecutors to keep potentially damaging…
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At the center of the new-trial hearing was an oral agreement between Anthony’s original defense attorneys and prosecutors to keep potentially damaging character evidence involving both sides from reaching the jury. The decision leaves Anthony’s murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in place. Howard said the dispute led to a heated break in the proceedings and made Anthony unwilling to testify.
Furthermore, Prosecutor Bill Wirskye, the state's only witness, said there was never an agreement preventing Anthony from taking the stand. Wirskye, who is acting as lead counsel in this hearing and also prosecuted Anthony in the murder trial, said the unusual rules were necessary because of threats, intense public pressure, and misinformation about the case.
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At the center of the new-trial hearing was an oral agreement between Anthony’s original defense attorneys and prosecutors to keep potentially damaging character evidence involving both sides from reaching the jury.
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The decision leaves Anthony’s murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in place.
according to Fox News — LatestHoward said the dispute led to a heated break in the proceedings and made Anthony unwilling to testify.
according to Fox News — LatestProsecutor Bill Wirskye, the state's only witness, said there was never an agreement preventing Anthony from taking the stand.
according to CBS News — LatestWirskye, who is acting as lead counsel in this hearing and also prosecuted Anthony in the murder trial, said the unusual rules were necessary because of threats, intense public pressure, and misinformation about the case.
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