OJ Simpson-era attorney sees familiar warning signs as Karmelo Anthony case fuels clash over race and justice
The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is drawing parallels to the O.J. Simpson case, particularly regarding racial and cultural divides. Attorney Royal Oakes notes that public opinion is splitting along racial lines similar to the 1990s. The case has sparked intense debate about race and self-defense in America.
- ▪Royal Oakes, an attorney from the O.J. Simpson trial, sees troubling parallels in the Karmelo Anthony case.
- ▪Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf and has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense.
- ▪The trial has ignited discussions about race in America and has drawn supporters to the courthouse.
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Trials OJ Simpson-era attorney sees familiar warning signs as Karmelo Anthony case fuels clash over race and justice Royal Oakes says public opinion is splitting along racial lines just as it did in the 1990s Simpson trial By Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa Fox News Published June 6, 2026 12:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video OJ-era racial divide may be resurfacing in Karmelo Anthony case: attorney Royal Oakes, the attorney who fought for cameras during the O.J. Simpson trial, says the Karmelo Anthony case is showing signs of the same racial and cultural divisions that gripped America in the 1990s.
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