New Trial Pushed for Anthony | Oklahoma City News

Karmelo Anthony, convicted of fatally stabbing track athlete Austin Metcalf, is fighting for a new trial after his defense alleges critical courtroom errors and a judge’s biased post-verdict comments. The original judge — who publicly praised the jury’s verdict — was just removed, paving the way for a fresh review of the case that handed Anthony a 35-year sentence. Witnesses described a tense stadium confrontation, while social media amplified racial tensions — though both sides insisted race wasn’t a factor. Now, with a new judge on deck, Anthony’s team is pushing for a do-over, claiming procedural flaws and off-the-record breaches undermine the original trial’s fairness. 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/9da4ce5a95026051