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Teen Convicted in Track Meet Stabbing | Charleston News
Nineteen-year-old Karmelo Anthony faces a 35-year sentence after his bid for a new trial was denied, despite new evidence—like undisclosed text messages and his juvenile disciplinary history—that could’ve reshaped the case. The jury rejected his self-defense claim at his April 2025 conviction for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet. Prosecutors stand by the verdict, calling it fair and justified, while Anthony’s legal team vows to appeal, hoping for a fresh chance to prove his innocence—or at least change the outcome. With all eyes on the next legal move, this high-stakes…
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