Trial of Karmelo Anthony Begins

The trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco ISD student accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a 2025 track meet, kicked off Thursday with the prosecution painting it as an unprovoked murder and the defense arguing it was a moment of fear-driven self-defense. Amid tight security and banned cameras, testimony included surveillance footage and coach accounts of the chaotic scene, while jury selection sparked controversy after the judge overruled a defense challenge over the absence of Black jurors. The case, drawing national attention and courthouse protests, could last two weeks, with Anthony facing life or up to 99 years if convicted. 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/93a507656e565c5a