Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after murder conviction in track meet stabbing
- On Saturday, Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the April 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, leaving Anthony's June murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence intact.
- Former defense attorney Toby Shook testified that a private 'gentleman's agreement' between prosecutors and Anthony's original counsel excluded character evidence to focus the trial 'under the tent,' preventing Anthony from presenting a self-defense claim effectively.
- Prosecutor Bill Wirskye countered that the restrictions were necessary to protect the jury pool from public pressure and threats, testifying the agreement protected both sides from damaging character evidence entering the public record.
- Challenging the trial's accessibility, the defense argued limited courtroom access violated Anthony's Sixth Amendment right to a public trial, while prosecutors maintained the courtroom remained open to media and the public.
- Upholding the previous conviction, Chitty's denial leaves Anthony serving 35 years for the stabbing, though subsequent court hearings revealed violent histories of both Anthony and Metcalf that were excluded from the original trial.
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Judge denies new trial for Karmelo Anthony; appeal moves forward
MCKINNEY, Texas — A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial Saturday, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence intact while his attorneys continue challenging the case through the appeals process. Visiting Judge Michael Chitty, a retired Kaufman County judge assigned to the case, issued the ruling after two days of […] The post Judge denies new trial for Karmelo Anthony; appeal moves forward appeared first o…
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony bid for new trial after dispute over testimony
A Texas judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial, leaving intact his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
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