Father Speaks After Denied New Trial | Dallas News

Father of slain teen Austin Metcalf breaks silence as judge denies new trial for convicted attacker Karmelo Anthony, revealing he only learned about a secret “gentlemen’s agreement” to exclude character evidence after Anthony refused to testify. Metcalf, speaking at his foundation’s press event, condemns the defense’s attempt to re-litigate the case, urging people to understand context and human connection—not just courtroom snippets. The 2025 track meet stabbing ended in a 35-year sentence for Anthony, who claims self-defense; his legal team argued violations of due process and Sixth Amendment rights, but the motion was denied. Appeals now head to Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals as attorneys vow to pursue every legal avenue. 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/d70dfe19acdfd030