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James Talarico accused of siding with teen killer Karmelo Anthony after lamenting 'there were no black members of the jury' at his trial

Talarico argued that the absence of Black jurors in Anthony’s trial reflected a justice system that was not working for Black Texans.

James Talarico accused of siding with teen killer Karmelo Anthony after lamenting 'there were no black members of the jury' at his trial
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico drew criticism after saying the absence of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial was evidence that the justice system was failing Black Texans. Republican candidate Ken Paxton and Rep. Brandon Gill accused Talarico of siding with Anthony.

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Texas Senate candidate criticized for his comments about the jury in Anthony’s trial

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Talarico’s former primary opponent

Brandon Gill
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Ken Paxton
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Republican Senate nominee who criticized Talarico’s comments

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Kolvet, Turning Point USA spokesman who accused Talarico of pandering; Eric W., Conservative lawyer who criticized Talarico’s apparent view of jury selection; Scott Jennings, Conservative political commentator who criticized Talarico

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James Talarico Comments on Jury in Karmelo Anthony Trial

Outlets agree that Talarico argued Karmelo Anthony’s conviction reflected a justice system failing Black Texans, and that his remarks drew criticism. Center outlets present Talarico’s fairness argument alongside Republican criticism and note that a judge is considering Anthony’s request for a new trial. Right-leaning outlets mostly cast Talarico’s remarks as political pandering or support for Anthony, rather than centering his stated concern about jury representation.

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