Judge Rejects New Trial for Karmelo Anthony | Kansas City News

A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial after he was convicted of murder for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet — a case that exploded online amid racial tensions and intense public scrutiny. Anthony, Black, faces a 35-year sentence as the jury rejected his self-defense claim, citing witness testimony that placed him as the aggressor. His defense team argues the original judge showed bias by publicly endorsing the verdict and enforcing overly restrictive courtroom rules, while also claiming last-minute strategy shifts due to alleged prosecutorial flip-flops. Despite these appeals, the conviction stands for now, with Anthony’s legal team vowing to challenge the decision further. 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/3e55eb59153c7c7c