Karmelo Anthony murder trial
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Austin Metcalf's father comments amid Karmelo Anthony trial
Jeff Metcalf said he does not believe the conviction and prison sentence can bring his family justice.
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during an altercation at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025.
Chitty was assigned to oversee the case after Roach was removed from further proceedings following the defense's challenge to his impartiality.
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony new trial in track meet stabbing
The victim was Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old athlete.
Prosecutors insisted Roach did nothing wrong.
Roach said his courtroom rules were necessary for a fair trial.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial
Judge Chitty's order did not detail the reasoning for the decision.
Judge Sid Harle removed Judge John Roach from the remaining trial court proceedings after Roach publicly stated the jury 'got it right'.
Nineteen-year-old Karmelo Anthony was convicted in June of stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet and was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
“We respect, and expected, the court’s decision denying the motion for a new trial. The jury’s guilty verdict stands, and we remain confident in the process,”
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony appeal for new trial in Austin Metcalf killing
The defense said the lack of public access violated federal law.
Shook said the plan was for Anthony to take the stand in his own defense, but prosecutors would limit what he could be asked due to a private gentleman's agreement not to bring up backgrounds of the defendant or victim.
A judge denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf.
Hearing set on Karmelo Anthony's bid for new murder trial
“look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo's motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”
Trial judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case
Anthony's defense motion to recuse Judge Roach cited comments Roach made during an interview following the verdict and a public letter he released after the trial.
A Collin County jury found Anthony guilty of murder after three hours of deliberation on June 9 following four days of testimony.
Prosecutor Bill Wirskye argued that Roach did nothing wrong and alleged a concerted effort from social media and influencers to disrupt the trial.
“look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo's motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”
Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case
“look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo's motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”
Karmelo Anthony's defense targets trial judge
Karmelo Anthony's new legal team is led by attorney Russell Wilson II
Anthony's legal team filed two motions on July 7 – one to recuse Roach and one seeking a new trial – and the new-trial hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday
Anthony was convicted in June of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, whom prosecutors said he fatally stabbed during an altercation at a Frisco track meet