Karmelo Anthony's new attorney ARE NOT playing around.
Not only did they file an appeal, they filed a petition to get the Texas DOC to allow Karmelo to have 3 visits per week from prostitutes, 1 bottle of Hennesy a week and 2 oz of medical grade marijuana.
KARMELO ANTHONY UPDATE
Karmelo Anthony has officially filed a Notice of Appeal following his conviction in the murder of Austin Metcalf.
The filing, submitted in the 296th District Court of Collin County, notifies the court that Anthony intends to appeal his conviction to the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.
The document also includes a Pauper’s Oath, in which Anthony swears under oath that he is indigent and unable to afford counsel or the costs associated with the appeal. As a result, he has requested that the court appoint an attorney to represent him during the appeals process and provide the trial transcripts and records necessary for appellate review.
To be clear, this filing does not overturn the verdict, grant a new trial, or change Anthony’s sentence. It is the formal first step in the appellate process and preserves his right to challenge the conviction before a higher court.
Appeals are common in serious felony cases, particularly those involving lengthy prison sentences. The appellate court will review the trial record and determine whether any legal errors occurred that would justify overturning the conviction or ordering a new trial.
For now, the jury’s guilty verdict remains in place, and Anthony remains convicted of Austin Metcalf’s murder.
I will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as new filings become available.