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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 23, 2026Hillsborough

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in high school track meet stabbing

A Texas judge has denied a motion for a new trial for 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was previously convicted of murder in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete. Anthony is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence for the incident, which occurred at a high school track meet.

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Why It Matters

The court's decision maintains the existing murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence for the defendant, concluding the current legal challenge regarding the trial's outcome.

Key Facts

  • A Texas judge denied a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony.
  • Karmelo Anthony is 19 years old.
  • The defendant was convicted of murder in June.
  • The defendant is serving a 35-year prison sentence.
  • The case involves the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete.
  • The incident occurred at a high school track meet.
  • The case previously drew national attention and resulted in harassment of the families involved.

Who's Mentioned

personAustin Metcalf“Victim of the stabbing”personJohn Roach“Trial judge”personMichael Chitty“Judge who denied the retrial”locationTexas“Jurisdiction where the trial and ruling occurred”personKarmelo Anthony“Defendant convicted of murder”personGreg Willis“Collin County District Attorney”personBill Wirskye“Prosecutor”personRussell Wilson“Defense attorney for Anthony”locationFrisco“Location of the high school track meet”locationDallas“Location of court proceedings”