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A judge in the Karmelo Anthony murder case has been removed just before a pivotal new trial hearing, after his TV comments praising the jury’s verdict raised serious impartiality concerns. The 19-year-old defendant, convicted for stabbing a teen at a track meet, now faces a fresh trial under Judge Michael Chitty — a move hailed by supporters who chanted outside court. The original judge, John Roach, defended his rulings and stance, but a visiting judge agreed recusal was warranted to preserve fairness. The case, already nationalized by social media and racial framing debates, hinges on whether Anthony’s self-defense claim holds — with courtroom access issues also part of the defense’s appeal.

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