New Trial Request for Teen Convicted in Track Meet Stabbing | Rochester News

A 19-year-old named Karmelo Anthony is seeking a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years for the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. The judge who presided over the original trial was just removed, replaced by Judge Michael Chitty, following defense claims of unfair proceedings—including biased remarks from the previous judge and jury instructions that undermined Anthony’s right to remain silent. Witnesses say the fatal confrontation began when Anthony refused to leave a tent belonging to Metcalf’s team, escalating into violence. Though social media amplified racial narratives around the case, both sides insist race played no role. Families of both victims faced online harassment as national attention swelled. 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/1a4c1f9efe15e805