Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
Summary
A Texas teenager named Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder for fatally stabbing another teen at a high school track meet. He is now asking for a new trial and a different judge, claiming the original trial was unfair.Key Facts
- Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
- The stabbing happened last year during a track meet in suburban Dallas.
- Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
- The original trial jury took less than three hours to decide the verdict.
- Anthony’s lawyers argue the judge gave unfair court rules and unclear jury instructions.
- The case drew attention due to social media posts linking it to race, but lawyers said race was not a factor.
- The conflict started when Anthony refused to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.
- Witnesses said Anthony was the aggressor and stabbed Metcalf in the chest after a physical push.
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