Both sides rested on Friday in Karmelo Anthony's effort for a new murder trial, concluding a day of testimony focused on an informal agreement between attorneys, security concerns and the national spotlight centered on the courtroom.

Karmelo Anthony's bid for a new murder trial What we know: 19-year-old Anthony was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet.

His new defense attorneys argue Anthony's rights were violated when former Collin County Judge John Roach held conferences that were not documented and pretrial hearings where Anthony was not present.