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βš–οΈ Karmelo Anthony Guilty Verdict: A System That Never Gave Him a Chance | Life Points with Ronda

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Life Points with Ronda
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Jun 10, 2026
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Summary

πŸ‘¨πŸΏβ€βš–οΈ A jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder. He is 19 years old. He is Black. He was tried in Collin County, Texas. πŸ‘₯ The jury? 12 people. Plus 6 alternates. Not a single Black person. βš–οΈ The judge? Judge John Roach Jr. β€” personal friends with the victim's father. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό The prosecutor? Bill Wirskye β€” also personal friends with the victim's father. ❌ Neither recused themselves. Neither stepped aside. πŸŽ™οΈ Host Ronda β€” an Iyanifa (Ifa priestess) and podcaster β€” is furious. Not just at the verdict. At the system that made this verdict inevitable. πŸ—£οΈ In this powerful episode of Life Points with Ronda, you'll hear: Why an all-white jury can never be a "jury of your peers" for a Black teenager The shocking conflict of interest that should have disqualified both the judge and prosecutor The red flags that should have stopped this conviction A direct message to Karmelo Anthony's family β€” Ronda wants to help A wake-up call for every Black and brown family in America A deeper conversation about colonial courts, indigenous sovereignty, and why the system was never built for us 🚨 This is not just about Karmelo Anthony. This is about every Black and brown child who will ever stand in a courtroom. πŸ–€ If you have a son, a nephew, a grandson, a godson β€” you need to hear this. πŸ“’ Share this episode. Research the case yourself. And if you know Karmelo's family β€” reach out to Ronda. She can be of great assistance. 🎧 Listen now to Life Points with Ronda. Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/life-points-with-ronda5352/exclusive-content