Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the April 2025 incident. The judge's decision followed a two-day hearing, where he reviewed evidence but did not provide further details. Anthony's attorney announced plans to appeal, citing concerns over the trial's fairness and an agreement to exclude certain evidence. The case has drawn significant media attention, particularly due to its racial implications, although both sides maintained race was not a factor.
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