Judge Rejects Karmelo Anthony's Request for a New Trial
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial, upholding his 35-year sentence for the stabbing murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in 2025. Retired District Judge Michael Chitty made the ruling after a two-day hearing in Collin County. Anthony's legal team expressed disappointment, arguing that constitutional errors denied him a fair trial. They plan to appeal the decision, citing issues related to jury instructions and restricted public access during the original trial. Anthony was convicted in June after a confrontation at Kuykendall Stadium led to Metcalf's death, which drew national attention due to its racial implications.
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