Defense Takes Stage as Frisco Teen's Murder Trial Moves Forward After Prosecution Rest

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Prosecutors rested their case after calling 21 witnesses in the murder trial of Frisco teen Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Memorial High School track meet. The defense has begun presenting its case, arguing the killing was justified self-defense. If convicted, Anthony faces 5 to 99 years in prison (not capital murder). The trial is ongoing with more witness testimony and cross-examination as the defense builds its case, and it is set to resume after a weekend recess.
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- State rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial, defense begins calling witnesses NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Karmelo Anthony jury views video showing chaotic aftermath of fatal stabbing NBC News
- Witnesses in Karmelo Anthony murder trial confirm Austin Metcalf's words immediately after attack Fox News
- Karmelo Anthony was asked to leave opposing team’s tent ‘15 times’ before fatal stabbing, witness says New York Post
- Texas murder trial under way with 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow high schooler The Guardian
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