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MichMan

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32. At the time it was written,, the sentence had not yet been determined.

Reply to ColoringFool (Reply #28)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 06:37 AM

Jun 10

5 years was the low end at what the guidelines are

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Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder. A look at the trial after verdict [View all] MichMan Jun 9 OP

Justice was done. Two lives wasted. TheProle Jun 9 #1

Only three Manatee Jun 9 #2

This was justice. Melon Jun 9 #3

I still can't believe there were no African Americans on the damn jury!!!!! a kennedy Jun 9 #4

I saw a report that they were struck due to all being educators MichMan Jun 9 #7

that makes no sense at all dsc Jun 9 #13

The defense struck as well Melon Jun 9 #14

It was reported that a common refrain from the black voir dire members Seeking Serenity Jun 9 #21

Or they just didn't want to be selected is another possibility MichMan Jun 10 #22

Well, indeed. I always liked the George Carlin strategy for getting on juries Seeking Serenity Jun 10 #26

I believe you are referring to the black prospective jurors that were struck for cause. Ilikepurple Jun 10 #24

I bristle when I hear it was "an all-white jury" Seeking Serenity Jun 10 #27

It's crazy it went to trial Sympthsical Jun 9 #5

Family Para722 Jun 9 #6

His family was a bunch of grifters Melon Jun 9 #11

It very well could have been the case that the defense attorney was encouraging Anthony to accept a plea deal Seeking Serenity Jun 9 #19

Even if he gets 25 or even 30 years, he still might "still have the bulk of his life ahead of him" Polybius Jun 9 #8

His parole officer hasn't been born yet... Melon Jun 9 #12

This was pretty clear cut. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 9 #9

35 year Manatee Jun 9 #10

and how did you hear of DU??? a kennedy Jun 9 #15

A very kind neighbor told me about DU Manatee Jun 9 #16

Thanks to your neighbor, welcome, and hope he'll be out in 17 years. a kennedy Jun 9 #17

She's a wonderful lady Manatee Jun 9 #18

Since The Penalty Has Been Set At 35 Years, Opinions As To.. ColoringFool Jun 10 #29

I've heard it explained that it's exceptionally rare for someone convicted of murder Seeking Serenity Jun 9 #20

"Hope he'll be out in seventeen years"?! Llewlladdwr Jun 10 #23

WHY? He Carried A Deadly Weapon Into A Sporting Event. At Age 36, ColoringFool Jun 10 #30

This is just Blue_Roses Jun 10 #25

HE WAS SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS IN PRISON. THIS ARTICLE'S "5 YEARS...." IS WRONG. ColoringFool Jun 10 #28

At the time it was written,, the sentence had not yet been determined. MichMan Jun 10 #32

Hmph. Looking back at Rittenhouse,, Zimmerman, Chan.etc... IzzaNuDay Jun 10 #31

Different cases, different evidence, different juries MichMan Jun 10 #33

Well...he killed a kid by stabbing him in the chest Melon Jun 12 #34