Judge Rejects New Trial for Karmelo Anthony | Hattiesburg News

A Texas judge has rejected Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial in his murder conviction, upholding his 35-year sentence for stabbing 17-year-old track athlete Austin Metcalf during a high school meet. Despite defense claims of courtroom bias, restricted public access, and last-minute strategy shifts that kept Anthony from testifying, the judge found no grounds to overturn the verdict. While social media amplified racial tensions in the case — Anthony is Black, Metcalf was white — both sides insisted race played no role. Prosecutors respect the ruling, while Anthony’s team vows to appeal. 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/3244a03874821e7e