Anthony’s Appeal Heads to Appeals Court | Dallas News

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial after his June murder conviction has been denied, sending his case to the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas. The judge rejected claims of misconduct, including alleged secret meetings with the previous judge and restricted courtroom access, while also dismissing arguments that character evidence was improperly admitted. The fatal stabbing occurred during a Frisco track meet when Metcalf allegedly initiated physical contact — Anthony insists he acted in self-defense. With appeals potentially not starting until 2027, Anthony’s legal team vows to exhaust every avenue in their ongoing fight for justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/394c3b8c8e7bd9ff