A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new murder trial on Saturday. Judge Michael Chitty rejected the motion after a two-day hearing, following the removal of the original judge who oversaw Anthony's murder conviction. Anthony was convicted for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in April 2025. His legal team cited alleged errors during the trial, including claims that prosecutors violated an agreement to withhold certain evidence. The Collin County District Attorney's Office stated that prosecutors acted ethically throughout the trial. Anthony, now 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his self-defense claim. His legal team has the option to appeal the ruling.
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Karmelo Anthony's Request for New Murder Trial Denied by Texas Judge
Karmelo Anthony's request for a new murder trial was denied by a Texas judge, following a hearing that addressed alleged errors during his original trial. Anthony was convicted for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. His legal team may appeal the recent ruling.
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