A judge overseeing the conviction of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing a teen at a track meet, has been removed from the case—just before a key hearing on a new trial motion. The defense argued the judge’s public comments endorsing the guilty verdict and restrictive courtroom rules undermined impartiality. Supporters erupted in cheers as the ruling clears the way for a new judge to review whether a retrial is warranted, ensuring a fairer process moving forward.

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