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Anthony seeks fresh trial with new judge in Metcalf murder appeal
courts11 days ago

Anthony seeks fresh trial with new judge in Metcalf murder appeal

Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers filed motions in his appeal of the 2025 Frisco murder conviction, urging a do-over with a different judge on claims of public-access violations and that he was prevented from testifying; if granted, the case would move to new post-trial proceedings. Anthony, 19 at the time, was sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, and his high-profile, pro bono defense team is seeking to overturn the verdict.

Surveillance footage shows Karmelo Anthony stabbing a rival at a Texas track meet and fleeing
crime29 days ago

Surveillance footage shows Karmelo Anthony stabbing a rival at a Texas track meet and fleeing

Surveillance footage from a Frisco, Texas track meet on April 2, 2025 shows then-17-year-old Karmelo Anthony fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf with a 3.5-inch blade and fleeing; witnesses say he provoked the attack, and 911 calls captured the harrowing moments; Anthony was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Court Releases New Surveillance Footage and Evidence in Texas Track-Stabbing Case
crime1 month ago

Court Releases New Surveillance Footage and Evidence in Texas Track-Stabbing Case

New surveillance videos, photos, and trial exhibits released by a Collin County judge show the moments before and after Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas high school track meet. The material includes footage of Anthony fleeing the scene, his arrest, a blood‑stained jacket, body‑cam video, 911 calls, and the folding knife prosecutors say was used. Anthony, then 17, was convicted of first‑degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison, with parole eligibility after serving half the sentence, and the release is intended to provide transparency into the case.

Grim new photos surface in Karmelo Anthony case, detailing Metcalf stabbing and murder weapon
crime1 month ago

Grim new photos surface in Karmelo Anthony case, detailing Metcalf stabbing and murder weapon

Newly released Collin County trial exhibits depict the fatal chest wound Austin Metcalf suffered when Karmelo Anthony stabbed him with a folding knife during a Texas high school track meet. The images show the bloodstained jacket used to stem the bleeding and the weapon, along with photos of Anthony’s hands after the arrest. Metcalf died soon after, and Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison, with self-defense claims rejected and appeals anticipated.

Backlash Mounts Against Karmelo Anthony Supporters After Murder Verdict
crime1 month ago

Backlash Mounts Against Karmelo Anthony Supporters After Murder Verdict

Karmelo Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet and sentenced to 35 years. His supporters insist the act was self-defense, but public backlash followed, including a Texas parole supervisor losing her job over social-media comments and academics criticizing the verdict while calling for a new trial amid alleged racial dynamics in juror selection.

Radio Host Roiled by Call for Lighter Sentence in Texas Teen Murder
us-news1 month ago

Radio Host Roiled by Call for Lighter Sentence in Texas Teen Murder

ESPN/WWE commentator Peter Rosenberg faced widespread backlash after suggesting Karmelo Anthony should have received a lighter sentence for the Frisco, Texas murder of Austin Metcalf. Anthony, 19, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years (potential parole after about 17). Rosenberg questioned whether the family would be better off, while critics argued the remarks minimize the victim’s family's pain; Anthony’s lawyers have filed an appeal.

Texas judge backs jury verdict in Karmelo Anthony murder case
us-news1 month ago

Texas judge backs jury verdict in Karmelo Anthony murder case

A Texas judge defended the jury’s verdict in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial, saying jurors were selected by law and heard the facts; Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for the stabbing of Austin Metcalf, and while he appeared to be a nice person, he must live with the consequences. The judge also noted ongoing race-related tensions surrounding the case and Anthony has filed an appeal.

Arrests Emerge Outside Frisco Courthouse After Karmelo Anthony Verdict
local1 month ago

Arrests Emerge Outside Frisco Courthouse After Karmelo Anthony Verdict

After Karmelo Anthony was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years for the Frisco track-meet stabbing, multiple people were taken into custody outside the Collin County courthouse, including former Republican congressional candidate Sholdon Daniels for public intoxication and Winston Parker on a warrant for unlawful carrying of a weapon; Daniels, a criminal defense attorney, was jailed on a $500 bond amid an apparent dispute with Anthony supporters, per witnesses.

Texas teen handed 35-year sentence for high school track meet killing
us-news1 month ago

Texas teen handed 35-year sentence for high school track meet killing

A Texas jury found 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of fatally stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf during a Dallas-area high school track meet in April 2025 and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. Prosecutors argued he was the aggressor and acted with intent, while the defense claimed self-defence; Anthony was tried as an adult under Texas law, with multiple witnesses including a medical examiner describing the fatal chest wound.