Jury Selection Begins in Anthony Murder Trial

Jury selection began this week in McKinney for Karmelo Anthony, charged with murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet in April 2025 — an incident sparked by a dispute over seating. The defense argues self-defense, forcing prosecutors to prove Anthony wasn’t protecting himself. To shield the trial from public pressure, cameras and electronics are banned. Around 200 potential jurors were questioned, with selection expected to finish by Wednesday and opening statements set for Thursday. With 35 witnesses planned, the trial could last up to two weeks — and Anthony even told responding officers he was acting in self-defense. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/20a9731700420efe