Q&A: Why Karmelo Anthony NEVER Took The Stand!

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Carmelo Anthony murder trial is simple: why didn't Carmelo testify in his own defense? Andrew Branca argues the answer reveals just how difficult the case had become for the defense. After weeks of damaging witness testimony, surveillance evidence, bodycam footage, and a prosecution theory centered on provocation, the defense ultimately rested without allowing jurors to hear directly from Karmelo Anthony. "BRANCA FOR SCOTUS" MUGS! https://thebrancashow-shop.fourthwall... JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month:    / @thebrancashow   Visit Here: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook "You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun" -Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation) The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you. ➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors ➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble ​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style. ​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examples Get Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook 00:00 Why Didn't Carmelo Testify? 00:25 Supporters React To The Verdict 01:08 Carmelo Breaks Down Again 01:39 The Jury Composition Debate 02:22 Why Andrew Thinks The Case Was Lost 02:58 Self-Defense Was Dead On Arrival 03:30 What Carmelo Could Have Told The Jury 04:15 The Risk Of Cross-Examination 04:46 Why The Defense Couldn't Risk It 05:18 Was A Plea Deal Ever Offered? 05:43 The Fundraising Question 06:10 Why 35 Years Was A Compromise 06:53 What Grounds Exist For Appeal? 07:31 Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel? 08:18 Murder Versus Crime Of Passion 08:57 Why Manslaughter Didn't Happen 09:42 The Sentencing Debate 10:32 Could The Parents Be Sued? 11:10 Did His Family Influence The Trial Strategy? 12:05 Why Public Defenders Aren't Bad Lawyers 13:29 The Race Narrative After Conviction 14:18 The Jury Selection Controversy 15:31 Why Teachers Were Struck From The Jury 16:01 The Prefrontal Cortex Excuse 16:45 Why Other Teenagers Didn't Stab Anyone