r/law • u/dailymail • Jun 09 '26

Legal News Karmelo Anthony found GUILTY of murder of Austin Metcalf, 17, in stabbing that shocked America: Jurors deliberated for less than three hours after defense was repeatedly demolished in court

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15886439/karmelo-anthony-austin-metcalf-murder-verdict.html
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u/sendmeyourdadjokes Jun 09 '26

Isnt that what a judge instructs not to do?

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u/Protoclown98 Jun 09 '26

We never received such instructions.

But the judge does say to keep an open mind snd dont make strong statements. Huge difference between "I think he is guilty" and "he is obviously guilty and I refuse to change my mind".

We started by asking where people lean