Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Fatal Stabbing Case
A judge in Dallas-Fort Worth denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial following his conviction in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, a student from Frisco, during a track meet.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 22, 2026 —
A Dallas-Fort Worth judge has denied a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. Metcalf was a student from Frisco and the stabbing occurred during a track meet.
The decision by the judge means that Anthony’s conviction will stand. Further details regarding the timeline of the legal proceedings or the specific date of the judge’s ruling were not provided. The names of the specific court or judge involved were also not specified.
Anthony was found guilty in connection with the death of Metcalf, which took place during an event related to a track meet. The circumstances surrounding the stabbing and the evidence presented during the trial were not detailed in the provided summary.
The summary did not include information about the sentencing phase for Karmelo Anthony following his conviction, nor did it specify any potential appeals beyond the denied request for a new trial. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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