Texas Judge Rejects Anthony's Conviction Appeal | Canberra News

A Texas judge has rejected Karmelo Anthony’s bid to overturn his 35-year murder conviction for stabbing classmate Austin Metcalf during a 2025 track meet. The defense argued prosecutors broke an off-the-record deal that allegedly influenced Anthony’s decision not to testify — a key part of their self-defense claim — but the district attorney insists the trial was fair and the verdict stands. The Metcalf family received condolences from prosecutors amid ongoing legal turmoil, while Anthony’s team remains silent on next steps. 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/1c778e7b4d997ba1