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Karmelo Anthony’s Retrial Battle | Durham News
A 19-year-old Black teen, Karmelo Anthony, is serving a 35-year sentence for stabbing his white classmate, Austin Metcalf, at a track meet — but his lawyers are demanding a new trial, claiming the original judge mishandled jury instructions and biased the proceedings. The case ignited national debate over race, with both sides insisting race wasn’t involved, while witnesses say Anthony escalated tensions after being told to leave Metcalf’s tent. Prosecutors argue he provoked the attack, citing his infamous line, “Touch me and see what happens,” before pulling out a knife. Now, hearings for a…
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