New Evidence Sparks Appeal | Dallas News

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial after being convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf has been denied, but his defense is already preparing for appeal — citing explosive new evidence that crucial “gentleman’s agreements” between prosecutors and Anthony’s original lawyers kept vital details about both victim and defendant’s past aggression off the jury’s radar. With the appeals process expected to stretch into 2027, the defense remains undeterred, determined to overturn the conviction by exposing what was withheld — even as the victim’s father admits his son’s behavior wasn’t acceptable. 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/cb996d6379ff0e5d