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Texas Judge Denies New Trial in Austin Metcalf Murder
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf.
Metcalf was 17 years old.
The stabbing happened at a school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025.
Anthony’s lawyers asked the judge to hold a new trial.
They said Anthony’s constitutional rights had been violated.
Judge Michael Chitty rejected that request.
Because of the decision, Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence remains unchanged.
The case will not receive a new trial based on this request.
Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial.
Anthony was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
The stabbing occurred at a school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025.
Anthony’s lawyers argued that his constitutional rights were violated before and during trial.
The ruling leaves Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence in place.
- Who
- Karmelo Anthony, Austin Metcalf, and Judge Michael Chitty.
- What
- A judge denied Anthony’s request for a new trial after his murder conviction.
- Where
- A school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
- When
- The stabbing occurred in April 2025; the judge denied the motion on Saturday.
- Why
- Anthony’s lawyers argued that his constitutional rights were violated during pre-trial proceedings and the trial, but the judge rejected those arguments.
Anthony’s Defense
Court Ruling
Constitutional rights
Anthony’s Defense
Anthony’s lawyers argued that his constitutional rights were violated during pre-trial proceedings and the trial.
Court Ruling
Judge Michael Chitty rejected the defense’s arguments and denied the request for a new trial.
Case outcome
Anthony’s Defense
The defense sought another trial after Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf.
Court Ruling
The conviction remains in place, along with Anthony’s 35-year prison sentence.
Key facts
- Defendant
- Karmelo Anthony
- Victim
- Austin Metcalf, 17
- Judge
- Michael Chitty
- Incident
- Stabbing at a school track meet
- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Incident date
- April 2025
- Sentence
- 35 years in prison
Sources
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