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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Kansas City Woman Arrested for Federal Threats Against Metcalf Family

Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, was arrested in Kansas City on September 11 after a federal grand jury indicted her on three counts of interstate threatening communications. Prosecutors allege she sent violent messages to the family of Austin Metcalf, the teenager fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony, immediately following Anthony's conviction in June 2026. Henderson faces up to five years in prison for each count. Jeff Metcalf, the victim's father, has reported receiving over 100 threats since the trial concluded.

via foxnews.com|

#austin-metcalf #crime #federal-indictment

crime-and-courts1 month ago•2 min saved

Federal Prosecutors Charge Kansas City Woman with Death Threats Against Metcalf Family

Sharifa Nicole Henderson, a 34-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has been federally indicted on three counts of interstate threatening communications for sending violent messages to the family of Austin Metcalf. The threats were sent via Facebook and phone calls in the days immediately following the June 2026 conviction of Karmelo Anthony for Metcalf’s murder. Henderson was arrested on September 11 and faces up to five years in prison for each count if convicted. Jeff Metcalf, the victim’s father, stated that his family has received over 100 threats since the trial ended and has been swatted six times. The case highlights the ongoing security concerns faced by the Metcalf family following the high-profile trial in Collin County, Texas.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#austin-metcalf #crime-and-courts #federal-charges

us-news1 month ago•20 min saved

Federal indictment targets Kansas City woman for death threats against Austin Metcalf's father

Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, was indicted on three federal counts for sending violent threats to the family of Austin Metcalf following the conviction of his killer, Karmelo Anthony. Arrested in Kansas City on September 11, Henderson allegedly sent messages via Facebook Messenger and phone calls in June 2026 promising to kill and strangle family members. The case highlights ongoing security concerns for the Metcalf family, who have received over 100 threats since the trial. Henderson faces up to five years in prison per count if convicted.

via New York Post|

#austin-metcalf #federal-charges #karmelo-anthony

us-news1 month ago•20 min saved

Hidden texts and weapons photos resurface in Karmelo Anthony murder case

A 75-page dossier of text messages and photos, withheld from the jury during the trial of Karmelo Anthony, reveals the teen held guns and expressed hateful views toward Black and gay people before fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf in 2025. The documents, obtained by the Daily Mail, were excluded under a 'gentleman's agreement' between prosecutors and defense. Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years, had his retrial request denied in August 2026, and his family is now seeking $250,000 for an appeal. The revelation has fractured support from Black women who previously organized rallies and fundraisers for his defense.

via New York Post|

#austin-metcalf #civil-rights #karmelo-anthony

legal1 month ago•6 min saved

Anthony family launches $250K appeal fund amid scrutiny of prior donations

Karmelo Anthony's family has launched a new $250,000 fundraising campaign to finance his appeal against a 35-year prison sentence for the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf. The new drive follows a judge's recent denial of a motion for a new trial and comes amid unresolved questions about how nearly $634,000 raised in a previous campaign was spent. While the defense argues the earlier funds were used for lawful purposes like relocation and legal defense, critics and reporters have questioned the allocation of those resources. The new campaign, managed by attorney Russell Wilson, aims to cover appellate costs, including transcripts and expert witnesses, with the process expected to extend into 2027.

via foxnews.com|

#austin-metcalf #fundraising #karmelo-anthony

crime-and-justice1 month ago

Texas court upholds 35-year sentence for Karmelo Anthony in track meet stabbing

A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the 2025 murder of classmate Austin Metcalf. The ruling upholds Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence, with the defense planning to appeal. The decision follows a hearing where the core dispute was an alleged broken oral agreement regarding character evidence that prevented Anthony from testifying.

via The Guardian|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #crime-and-justice

us-news1 month ago•76 min saved

Texas Judge Rejects Karmelo Anthony's New Trial Bid in Fatal Stabbing

A Texas judge has denied former NBA star Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The ruling upholds Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence for the stabbing that occurred at a high school track meet in Frisco. The decision follows a previous judge’s removal for bias and rejects defense claims that trial restrictions and an unwritten evidence agreement violated Anthony’s rights. Prosecutors maintained that Anthony was the aggressor in the confrontation, while the defense argued that withheld evidence and procedural issues compromised the original verdict. Anthony’s legal team plans to continue appealing the conviction.

via AP News|

#austin-metcalf #frisco-track-meet #karmelo-anthony

crime-and-justice1 month ago•5 min saved

Texas judge rejects Karmelo Anthony's new trial bid, leaving 35-year sentence intact

Retired Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial on August 22, 2026. The decision upholds Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence for the 2025 stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. Anthony's legal team plans to pursue direct appeal in the Fifth Court of Appeals, arguing that an unwritten agreement between trial attorneys prevented him from testifying in his own defense. Prosecutors maintain the original verdict stands and that the trial process was fair despite the contested 'gentleman's agreement' regarding character evidence.

via Fox News|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #crime-and-justice

legal1 month ago•10 min saved

Judge denies Karmelo Anthony new trial over disputed 'gentleman's agreement'

Retired Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf. The decision follows a two-day hearing where the defense argued an unwritten agreement to exclude character evidence coerced Anthony into not testifying, while prosecutors maintained the agreement was honored and security concerns justified trial restrictions. Anthony faces a 35-year sentence and will proceed to direct appeal.

via Fox News|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #karmelo-anthony

legal2 months ago•10 min saved

Anthony's retrial bid hinges on judge's Monday deadline

Retired Judge Michael Chitty faces a Monday deadline to rule on Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf. The hearing concluded with arguments over excluded character evidence and courtroom access. If Chitty denies the motion, the conviction stands; if granted, the case resets for a new trial or plea.

via Fox News|

#austin-metcalf #collin-county #judge-michael-chitty

us-news2 months ago•77 min saved

Retired Judge Chitty to Hear Karmelo Anthony's New Trial Motion After Roach Recusal

Retired District Judge Michael Chitty has been assigned to preside over Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf. This follows the recusal of Judge John Roach, who presided over the original trial, after a hearing on Wednesday where Judge Sid Harle ruled that Roach's public comments created an appearance of bias. Anthony, who was convicted of stabbing Metcalf at a Frisco track meet and sentenced to 35 years, is seeking a retrial based on claims of trial access restrictions and prosecutorial misconduct. The new trial hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m.

via AP News|

#austin-metcalf #judge-john-roach #karmelo-anthony

crime-and-justice2 months ago•160 min saved

Judge recused from Karmelo Anthony case as retrial hearing looms

Judge John Roach was removed from the Karmelo Anthony case on Wednesday, clearing the way for a retrial hearing. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf at a 2025 track meet and sentenced to 35 years. The recusal follows a post-verdict interview where Roach endorsed the jury's decision. A new judge will now decide if Anthony gets a new trial.

via CNN|

#austin-metcalf #crime-and-justice #karmelo-anthony

legal2 months ago•17 min saved

Judge recused in Karmelo Anthony murder case as teen seeks new trial

A Texas judge has been ordered to step aside from the case of Karmelo Anthony, a teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a classmate at a track meet. The ruling comes as Anthony's legal team pushes for a new trial, citing concerns over judicial impartiality and restricted public access to proceedings. The decision marks a significant procedural shift in the high-profile case, which has drawn national attention due to racial dynamics and the involvement of a prominent pro bono defense team. While the original conviction involved a 35-year sentence, this recusal may pave the way for renewed legal challenges and potential retrial.

via AP News|

#judge-recusal #karmelo-anthony #legal

crime3 months ago•9 min saved

Secret deals, closed doors spark bid for new trial in Texas murder case

A teenager convicted of murdering another student in Texas seeks a new trial, arguing an off-record agreement and gag order kept pretrial and trial proceedings out of the public eye, hampering his defense; the motion also requests Judge John Roach’s recusal, and no date has been set for arguments.

via Court TV|

#courtroom-access #crime #gag-order

courts3 months ago•26 min saved

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.

via New York Post|

#courts #judge-roach #karmelo-anthony