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us-news1 month ago•20 min saved

Hidden texts and weapons photos resurface in Karmelo Anthony murder case

A 75-page dossier of text messages and photos, withheld from the jury during the trial of Karmelo Anthony, reveals the teen held guns and expressed hateful views toward Black and gay people before fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf in 2025. The documents, obtained by the Daily Mail, were excluded under a 'gentleman's agreement' between prosecutors and defense. Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years, had his retrial request denied in August 2026, and his family is now seeking $250,000 for an appeal. The revelation has fractured support from Black women who previously organized rallies and fundraisers for his defense.

via New York Post|

#austin-metcalf #civil-rights #karmelo-anthony

legal-and-health1 month ago•2 min saved

Texas court leaves custody of critically ill surrogate-born infant undecided as parents and carrier clash over medical authority

A Los Angeles couple and their surrogate, McKenna West, faced off in a Dallas court on August 26, 2026, over custody of a newborn with a severe heart defect. The judge did not issue a final ruling on conservatorship, leaving a restraining order in place that bars West from seeing the child. The dispute centers on whether the biological parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, will provide life-saving surgeries after previously requesting an abortion. West, an Alaska nurse, seeks sole medical decision-making authority, while the couple asserts parental rights despite the prior termination request.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#abortion-controversy #hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome #legal-and-health

legal-and-health1 month ago•6 min saved

Newborn's condition worsens after heart surgery as Texas court delays custody ruling

A Dallas judge extended a restraining order preventing surrogate McKenna West from seeing or making medical decisions for her newborn, who is in critical condition after complications from a heart surgery. The biological parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, testified they are committed to the child's care, while West maintains she cannot trust them to provide life-saving treatment. The case, which began with a dispute over a requested abortion, remains unresolved as the court delays a final custody decision.

via Fox News|

#hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome #legal-and-health #mckenna-west

us-news1 month ago•77 min saved

Surrogate and Intended Parents Clash in Texas Court Over Custody of Infant with Heart Defect

A California couple and their surrogate testified in a Texas family court on August 25, 2026, in a high-stakes custody battle over a newborn diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The intended parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, argued that the surrogate, identified as West, violated their August 2025 contract by refusing to terminate the pregnancy after learning of the fetal defect. Gilkar testified that she had undergone eight rounds of IVF and a hysterectomy before agreeing to the surrogacy, describing it as her only option. West’s attorneys countered that the couple was not committed to providing the necessary life-saving surgeries and that Gilkar had requested an abortion. West stated she would drop her custody claims if the court confirmed the couple’s commitment to the child’s medical care. The dispute highlights legal gaps in surrogacy regulations, as federal law does not govern these agreements, leaving interpretation to state-specific laws.

via AP News|

#custody-dispute #hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome #reproductive-rights

crime-and-justice1 month ago

Texas court upholds 35-year sentence for Karmelo Anthony in track meet stabbing

A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the 2025 murder of classmate Austin Metcalf. The ruling upholds Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence, with the defense planning to appeal. The decision follows a hearing where the core dispute was an alleged broken oral agreement regarding character evidence that prevented Anthony from testifying.

via The Guardian|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #crime-and-justice

us-news1 month ago•76 min saved

Texas Judge Rejects Karmelo Anthony's New Trial Bid in Fatal Stabbing

A Texas judge has denied former NBA star Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The ruling upholds Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence for the stabbing that occurred at a high school track meet in Frisco. The decision follows a previous judge’s removal for bias and rejects defense claims that trial restrictions and an unwritten evidence agreement violated Anthony’s rights. Prosecutors maintained that Anthony was the aggressor in the confrontation, while the defense argued that withheld evidence and procedural issues compromised the original verdict. Anthony’s legal team plans to continue appealing the conviction.

via AP News|

#austin-metcalf #frisco-track-meet #karmelo-anthony

crime-and-justice1 month ago•5 min saved

Texas judge rejects Karmelo Anthony's new trial bid, leaving 35-year sentence intact

Retired Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial on August 22, 2026. The decision upholds Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence for the 2025 stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. Anthony's legal team plans to pursue direct appeal in the Fifth Court of Appeals, arguing that an unwritten agreement between trial attorneys prevented him from testifying in his own defense. Prosecutors maintain the original verdict stands and that the trial process was fair despite the contested 'gentleman's agreement' regarding character evidence.

via Fox News|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #crime-and-justice

legal1 month ago•10 min saved

Judge denies Karmelo Anthony new trial over disputed 'gentleman's agreement'

Retired Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf. The decision follows a two-day hearing where the defense argued an unwritten agreement to exclude character evidence coerced Anthony into not testifying, while prosecutors maintained the agreement was honored and security concerns justified trial restrictions. Anthony faces a 35-year sentence and will proceed to direct appeal.

via Fox News|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #karmelo-anthony

legal1 month ago•9 min saved

Texas Court Cuts Alex Jones Sandy Hook Damages to $1.5 Million

A Texas appeals court reduced the damages awarded against Alex Jones for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax from $50 million to $1.5 million. The ruling cites a state cap on damages for harassment claims, though a separate $1.4 billion judgment in Connecticut remains unaffected. Jones and his company are currently in bankruptcy proceedings.

via Spectrum News|

#alex-jones #bankruptcy #infowars

legal2 months ago•17 min saved

Judge recused in Karmelo Anthony murder case as teen seeks new trial

A Texas judge has been ordered to step aside from the case of Karmelo Anthony, a teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a classmate at a track meet. The ruling comes as Anthony's legal team pushes for a new trial, citing concerns over judicial impartiality and restricted public access to proceedings. The decision marks a significant procedural shift in the high-profile case, which has drawn national attention due to racial dynamics and the involvement of a prominent pro bono defense team. While the original conviction involved a 35-year sentence, this recusal may pave the way for renewed legal challenges and potential retrial.

via AP News|

#judge-recusal #karmelo-anthony #legal

us-news6 months ago•2 min saved

Onion readies a parody takeover of Infowars, awaiting court sign-off

The Onion plans to lease Alex Jones’s Infowars for six months at $81,000 a month through its Global Tetrahedron ownership to turn the site into a parody, with Tim Heidecker as Infowars’ creative director; the deal, previously blocked by a Texas judge, now awaits Maya Guerra Gamble’s approval, while Jones continues to operate Infowars amid a $1.4 billion defamation judgment and potential appeals.

via The Guardian|

#alex-jones #infowars #onion

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Texas court halts Roberson's execution amid innocence claims and misconduct allegations

A Texas court has paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter under shaken baby syndrome, citing evolving scientific standards and a recent overturned case, potentially leading to a new trial and raising questions about the validity of diagnoses used in similar cases.

via AP News|

#death-penalty #law #new-trial

law1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide

A Texas federal court has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandates US businesses to report stakeholder information to the Treasury Department. The court ruled that the CTA exceeds Congress's powers under the Commerce Clause, as it regulates entities regardless of commercial activity. The lawsuit, brought by Texas Top Cop Shop Inc. and others, argued that the CTA's requirements are unconstitutional. The government contends the law is necessary to combat illicit activities like money laundering.

via Bloomberg Tax|

#beneficial-ownership #business-regulation #commerce-clause

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Grimes and Elon Musk Resolve Custody Dispute Amidst Personal Struggles

Elon Musk and Grimes have resolved their custody dispute over their three children in Texas. The Travis County clerk's office confirmed that a judge issued a final order in August, closing the case. Details of the resolution remain undisclosed, and representatives for both parties have not commented. The custody battle involved their children X Æ A-12, Exa, and Tau, and included legal actions in both Texas and San Francisco.

via Business Insider|

#children #custody-dispute #elon-musk

lawsuit2 years ago•5 min saved

Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against Media Matters Sparks Controversy and Criticism

Legal experts criticize Elon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters, arguing that it goes against First Amendment principles and could backfire on Musk. The lawsuit accuses Media Matters of distorting the likelihood of ads appearing next to extremist content on X (formerly known as Twitter), leading to major advertisers suspending their campaigns. Critics argue that the lawsuit is weak and admits that ads did appear next to extremist content. Musk's choice to file in a Texas court favorable to his cause raises questions about the lawsuit's potential progress. Media Matters vows to defend itself, and legal experts suggest they may try to move the case out of Texas.

via CNN|

#elon-musk #first-amendment #lawsuit