Karmelo Anthony’s new trial hearing began after Judge John Roach’s recusal, with reports of disturbing texts and alleged stalking claims emerging.

A judge is set to consider whether to grant Texas teen Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school…

The hearing comes a day after the Collin County judge who presided over the murder trial was removed from further proceedings in the case.

It was not clear when the judge will issue a ruling on whether to grant a new trial