Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years after yearlong legal battle: Timeline
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. The conviction followed a year‑long legal process that included claims of self‑defense and allegations of racial bias in jury selection. Protests and a victim impact statement highlighted the case’s community impact as Anthony prepares an appeal.
- ▪Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder for stabbing Austin Metcalf on April 2, 2025, during a high school track championship in Frisco, Texas.
- ▪On June 13, 2026, a jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison, and Jeff Metcalf delivered a victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing.
- ▪Anthony’s defense argued self‑defense and raised a Batson claim alleging racial bias in the jury selection process.
- ▪Protests outside the McKinney courthouse reflected public concern over the case’s handling and alleged bias.
- ▪Anthony has been transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is preparing an appeal of his conviction.
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Texas Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years after yearlong legal battle: Timeline Anthony claimed self-defense after being asked to leave a team tent roughly 15 times before the confrontation By Stepheny Price Fox News Published June 13, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for Austin Metcalf murder, appeal grounds discussed Karmelo Anthony, convicted of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, receives a 35-year prison sentence. Jeff Metcalf delivers a powerful victim impact statement. Former U.S.
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