Motion for New Trial Rejected in Karmelo Anthony Murder Conviction
Judge Michael Chitty cited the evidence and arguments after a two-day hearing, leaving Karmelo Anthony’s 35-year murder sentence in place.
- On Saturday, Judge Michael Chitty denied a new trial for 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025.
- A Collin County jury convicted Anthony in June, sentencing him to 35 years in prison; jurors rejected his self-defense claims, finding that Anthony initiated the confrontation in Frisco.
- Defense lawyers requested a retrial citing strict courtroom rules that limited public access, and Judge John Roach was recused after remarking, "Whatever they say, they got it right," in a post-trial interview.
- Appellate attorney Russell Wilson said the defense will bring the case before the Fifth Court of Appeals, while Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis stated, "The jury's guilty verdict stands, and we remain confident in the process."
- Prosecutors presented evidence that witnesses heard Anthony warn, "Touch me and see what happens," before stabbing Metcalf; attorneys for both sides emphasized that race did not play a role in the confrontation.
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Lawyers to appeal denial of new trial in case of Black athlete who stabbed white teen - Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group
By Jamie Stengle Contributing Writer DALLAS (AP) — Lawyers for a Black athlete who fatally stabbed a white teenager at a high school track meet in 2025 say they will appeal a judge’s decision not to order a new trial in the high-profile case. “Our commitment to our client has not changed,” attorney Russell Wilson told reporters. “We will continue to advocate vigorously on his behalf through every lawful avenue available.” Karmelo Anthony, 19, wa…
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet - WXXV News 25
By JAMIE STENGLE DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet, a killing that drew national attention and led to harassment of the families. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the April 2025 killing of Austin Metcalf. Judge Michael Chitty denied the retrial motion in a half-page order fo…
‘You’re a Coward!’: Austin Metcalf’s Dad Exposed for Threatening Message to Civil Rights Activist During Karmelo Anthony Hearing
The father of slain Texas teenager Austin Metcalf sent a confrontational Facebook message to a spokesperson for Karmelo Anthony’s family before a judge’s decision to […] ‘You’re a Coward!’: Austin Metcalf’s Dad Exposed for Threatening Message to Civil Rights Activist During Karmelo Anthony Hearing
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