Karmelo Anthony Denied New Trial in Austin Metcalf Murder Case
A judge has rejected Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial following his 35-year prison sentence for the murder of high school track star Austin Metcalf. The denial comes after disturbing revelations emerged during the legal proceedings.
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Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial is denied by judge in murder case of high school track star
A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet
By Jamie Stengle
Read full article →Karmelo Anthony update: Judge rejects new trial request after 35-year prison sentence in Austin Metcalf stabbing case
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Read full article →Karmelo Anthony Request For New Trial Denied After Disturbing Revelations
Karmelo Anthony Request For New Trial Denied After Disturbing Revelations The narrative of the innocent black kid standing up to "white bullies" is falling apart. Karmelo Anthony, age 19, was convicted in June 2026 of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf (who was also 17 at the time) by fatally stabbing him in the chest during a confrontation at a high school track meet in April 2025. A Collin County jury sentenced him to 35 years in prison. Anthony claimed self-defense; argui...
By Tyler Durden
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